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Peatlands value in flood protection (UFU - Ulster Farmers' Union)

Public Technologies 20 Mar 2026
). Written by policy officer Stephanie Clokey ... Re-vegetating these areas of bare peat could help ... Disclaimer. UFU - Ulster Farmers' Union published this content on March 20, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein ... (noodl.
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Suckler and dairy-bred beef calf registrations converge in 2025 (UFU - Ulster Farmers' Union)

Public Technologies 20 Mar 2026
) ... This marks a modest recovery following two consecutive years of declining registrations ... Disclaimer. UFU - Ulster Farmers' Union published this content on March 20, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein ... (noodl.
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UFU warns lamb welfare proposals must be practical and evidence-based (UFU - Ulster Farmers' Union)

Public Technologies 18 Mar 2026
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has raised serious concerns about proposals to change rules around lamb castration and tail docking, warning they could have unintended consequences for both animal welfare and farm viability.
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Why biosecurity remains important – an animal health update (UFU - Ulster Farmers' Union)

Public Technologies 13 Mar 2026
Over the past couple of weeks, the UFU has worked with DAERA, DAFM and the Irish Farmers Association on making changes to Bluetongue trade restrictions that will benefit the largest percentage of the agri-food industry.
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DAERA and UFU issue reminder to prevent livestock worrying during lambing season (Northern Ireland Executive)

Public Technologies 11 Mar 2026
) DAERA and UFU issue reminder to prevent livestock worrying during lambing season ... UFU Deputy President, John McLenaghan, said ... The Department and UFU are highlighting that owners must keep their dogs ...
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UFU secures major changes to Agricultural Wages Order to support farmers and farm workers (UFU - Ulster Farmers' Union)

Public Technologies 10 Mar 2026
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has secured significant improvements to the Agricultural Wages Order, delivering a fairer and more practical framework for both farmers and farm workers across Northern Ireland.
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UFU warns global tensions could threaten food security and drive input costs higher (UFU - Ulster Farmers' Union)

Public Technologies 09 Mar 2026
UFU Deputy President John McLenaghan, on his farm near Garvagh ... The UFU also warned that key decisions made in the coming months will be critical for the production cycle across the farming sector.
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Donnelly takes up role as UFU Chief Executive (UFU - Ulster Farmers' Union)

Public Technologies 06 Mar 2026
Mr Donnelly previously served as managing director of the UFU's commercial subsidiary, Countryside Services, and has held roles with the Livestock and Meat Commission and the Northern Ireland Meat Exporters Association.
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UFU Team Taking on Belfast City Marathon (UFU - Ulster Farmers' Union)

Public Technologies 06 Mar 2026
The UFU marathon team pictured from left to right ... Representing departments across the organisation, the UFU team will tackle the 26.2-mile challenge on Sunday 2nd May ... I am incredibly proud of the UFU ...
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UFU MPI (22 January to present) (UFU - Ulster Farmers' Union)

Public Technologies 06 Mar 2026
The UFU supports the introduction of reciprocal derogations between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland which will allow the resumption of trade in cattle and sheep across the border.
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Breen joins the UFU technical team (UFU - Ulster Farmers' Union)

Public Technologies 06 Mar 2026
I yearned to get back to working more closely with and helping farmers, hence my reason for joining the Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) as a technical officer in January ... UFU - Ulster Farmers' Union ...
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NI agriculture: Bluetongue restrictions ease, but UFU

BBC News 06 Mar 2026
Movements have been restricted since bluetongue virus was discovered at a farm near Bangor in November. .
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Why Should the Area of Natural Constraint (ANC) Should be Reinstated in Northern Ireland (NI) (UFU - Ulster Farmers' Union)

Public Technologies 06 Mar 2026
). Ulster Farmers' Union - dairy cows at Greenmout Agricultural College. Picture. Cliff Donaldson. UFU MPI ... Disclaimer. UFU - Ulster Farmers' Union published this content on March 06, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein.
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‘All hands on deck’ for the Grahams this lambing season (UFU - Ulster Farmers' Union)

Public Technologies 06 Mar 2026
At the time the UFU strongly lobbied to keep the ANC payment but unfortunately at the time it was not continued. Therefore, the UFU has strongly welcomed the Sinn Fein private members bill to reinstate the ANC payment.
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