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Wildfire discussions continue with UFU/NIFRS meeting
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) representatives met last week with Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) senior commanders and wildfire lead specialists, on the Glenshane Pass.
Wednesday, 9th June 2021, 8:30 am
UFU hill farming chair Nigel McLaughlin said: “The meeting with NIFRS was requested of the back of the wildfires that took place several weeks ago on the Mourne Mountains, the result of which caused devastating damage to the local environment and habitats, and also impacted our members who farm and live in the area.
“We had a constructive discussion with NIFRS, and it was very encouraging to learn that they are aware of the issues associated with the wildfires, particularly the massive increase in fire load. Farmers have been managing hills and uplands for generations and these very large-scale wildfires have unfortunately become more common in the past few decades.
NI farmers welcome changes to wool haulage charges
6 May 2021 |
Co-operative Ulster Wool said this week that it will abolish wool delivery charges
Sheep producers have welcomed Ulster Wool’s decision to get rid of onward carriage fees at all approved collection sites from this season.
The farmers co-operative announced this week that it will abolish wool delivery charges
Northern Ireland has only one grading depot located in Muckamore, County Antrim.
The volume of wool Ulster Wool receives from farmers is crucial to sustaining the depot.
An Ulster Wool spokesman said: “In order to further support producers we are enhancing the service offering with onward haulage charges at all approved collection sites, from this season, being abolished.”
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The package was announced by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Edwin Poots on Friday 2 April.
Sheep farmers in Northern Ireland will receive a COVID-19 support fund of £1.27m.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says sheep farmers who have suffered poor wool prices due to the impact of coronavirus on the global market will finally receive much-needed support.
The package was announced by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Edwin Poots on Friday 2 April.
UFU hill farming chair Nigel McLaughlin said: “The news that the DAERA Minister has granted COVID-19 support worth £1.27m to sheep farmers will be well received by our members.