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Ulster Farmers’ Union congratulates new AERA Chair, emphasises need for DAERA accountability
Ulster Farmers’ Union congratulates new AERA Chair, emphasises need for DAERA accountability
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has congratulated Diana Armstrong MLA on her appointment as Chair of the Northern Ireland Assembly's Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA) Committee, following a meeting in which the UFU underlined the need for robust scrutiny..
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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.