UFU Larne Group

27/08/2026

Our Group winter programme for 2026/27 kicks off with a local trip in September. Please ring the group office and register your attendance with Claire.

21/08/2026

Closing date is fast approaching for Next Gen Committee Applications.

James Davison highlights some of the benefits that he experienced through his involvement in the short video.

14/08/2026

UFU extends vote of no confidence and calls for resignations

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has reaffirmed its vote of no confidence in the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and extended it to Minister Andrew Muir, Permanent Secretary Katrina Godfrey and Chief Veterinary Officer Brian Dooher, calling for their immediate resignations.

Link in comments 🔗

12/08/2026

Deadline for the Next Gen programme coming up at the end of this month. Follow the link in the post for more information.

Michael Simpson farms alongside his father near Killyleagh, running a suckler cow, beef and sheep enterprise.

Michael’s background in engineering took him down a different path for several years. Then, deciding to farm full-time, he was looking for an opportunity to broaden his understanding of the wider agricultural industry.

That’s when he found the Next Gen programme.

Find out more and apply today by clicking below. Application deadline: Friday 28 August 2026.

28/07/2026

The Larne group got together last week to start planning the Winter Programme for 2026/27 - keep an eye out for updates as events get booked into the diary!

19/07/2026

05/07/2026

Looking to support local this summer? 🥩📍

The UFU has created a map of farm shops across Northern Ireland based off a previous post with comments telling us where you can buy locally produced, Farm Quality Assured (FQAS) beef.

The locations below have been shared with us, but if we've missed a farm shop near you that sells FQAS beef, let us know in the comments and we'll add it to the list.

📍Dunlarg Dexters, Keady
📍Hillstown Farm Shop, Randalstown
📍Lisnahay Farm Meats, Larne
📍Clare Upper Dexters, Castlederg
📍Castlescreen Farm, Downpatrick
📍Ballymoat Farm, Newtownards
📍Clarkhill Farm, Newry
📍Croobview Beef Shorthorns, Dromore
📍Farm to Fork, Portaferry
📍Buchanan's Farm Shop, Maghera

As part of our 'Where's Your Beef From?' World Cup campaign, we're encouraging consumers to take a closer look at where their beef comes from. When shopping, don't be afraid to ask where the beef comes from.

By choosing locally produced, Farm Quality Assured beef, you're backing Northern Ireland farmers, supporting a trusted local industry and helping to keep high-quality food on our tables.

This World Cup, make NI beef your winning choice🥩🏆

22/06/2026

We are currently recruiting for two posts at the East Antrim agency incorporating our Ballyclare and Larne offices. Details including closing date at the links below 👇

https://agencycareers.nfumutual.co.uk/jobs/Customer-Service-Advisor-ANEE02004

https://agencycareers.nfumutual.co.uk/jobs/Sales-Development-Executive-ANEE02005

Salary dependant on experienceFull Time Position Permanent ContractLocation: East Antrim Agency across our Larne and Ballyclare officesMonday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

20/06/2026

Meeting with Ulster Farmers' Union 👇🏻

Great to meet with James McCluggage from the Ulster Farmers’ Union to discuss a number of important issues affecting local farmers here in East Antrim and across Northern Ireland, as well as to receive assistance on a number of local constituency cases.

I would like to thank James and everyone at the UFU for their unwavering support of our farmers and food producers. Their expertise and willingness to engage on both wider agricultural policy matters and individual constituency concerns is greatly appreciated.

Our farmers play a vital role in sustaining rural communities, producing high-quality food, and contributing significantly to our local economy. I, along with my party colleagues, will continue to do all we can to champion Northern Ireland’s producers and support our fantastic farming community as they navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead.

01/05/2026

Great to see! 🐄 🐑 🐓