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Dutch nitrogen plans show why farmers must stay engaged
Dutch nitrogen plans show why farmers must stay engaged
UFU policy director blog, written by James McCluggage There has been a lot of discussion in Northern Ireland in recent years around environmental regulation, water quality, ammonia, planning and the future direction of farm support. Much of that discussion has..
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Founded in 1918, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is the largest democratic voluntary organisation representing farmers and growers in Northern Ireland. It’s central objective is to promote their interests both at home and abroad through professional lobbying. Today, the UFU has over 11,500 members.
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UFU grass roots members discuss policy issues at their local Group and County meetings. Representatives from these local areas then take members views to the Union’s central policy committees where these are discussed in more detail. Policies are then ratified at the UFU’s monthly executive committee meeting.