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Northern Ireland's young farmers left with no support in 2026, says UFU

The DAERA has been criticised by the Ulster ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Union for incredible policy planning failure which leaves young farmers with no dedicated support this year

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UFU president William Irvine
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UFU president William Irvine

With the Farming for the Generations pilot scheme running until March 2026, and the Young ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Payment (YFP) and Regional Reserve ending after the 2025 scheme year, the Ulster ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Union (UFU) says...

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