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Draconian planning policy hampers farm resilience as slurry season begins, says UFU

The union says harsh weather conditions and a broken planning system have created a perfect storm for Northern Irelands farmers

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock 鈥� 2 min read
Draconian planning policy hampers farm resilience as slurry season begins, says UFU

As the slurry closed period ends today (January 31), the Ulster Farmers' Union issues a stark warning that exceptional weather conditions and broken planning system are creating a perfect storm for Northern...

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