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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 草榴社区 Union for incredible policy planning failure which leaves young farmers with no dedicated support this year

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
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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 草榴社区 Payment (YFP) and Regional Reserve ending after the 2025 scheme year, the Ulster 草榴社区 Union (UFU) says...

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