Serious concerns over Northern Ireland's 'Good Jobs' Employment Rights Bill

The Ulster 草榴社区鈥� Union (UFU) has written to the Economic Minister, following the 鈥楪ood Jobs鈥� Employment Rights Bill, warning that the legislation, as currently framed, risks causing serious damage to the agri-food sector and family farms

Jacob Bailey

07 April 2026 鈥� 2 min read

In the letter, the UFU outlined significant concerns about the impact of the proposals on farm businesses and the wider supply chain. The Union highlighted that agriculture operates under unique conditions,...

IHT story is far from over, but campaign must continue in a different way

What are the next steps farmers can take to stop the family farm tax at a time when some have argued that the fight to raise thresholds is 'dead' under the current Labour Government?

Chris Brayford

12 April 2026 鈥� 6 min read

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Iran crisis a 'wake-up call' to back UK agritech and food security

MP George Freeman highlighted the role of new technology in protecting the UK鈥檚 future food security

Alex Black

10 April 2026 鈥� 2 min read

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Welsh Election 2026: Middle East uncertainty highlights need to back domestic food production

NFU Cymru and FUW have emphasised the need for the next Welsh Government to provide fair and sustainable funding, evidence-based policymaking and regulatory reform to safeguard the viability and long-term sustainability of Welsh agriculture

Chris Brayford

09 April 2026 鈥� 4 min read

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