Ulster Farmers' Union Passes No Confidence Vote in DAERA Leadership

The Ulster Farmers Union has passed a Motion of no confidence in the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs due to dissatisfaction with its handling of agricultural issues.

• During an executive committee meeting on Wednesday, the Ulster Farmers Union voted in favor of a Motion of no confidence against the leadership of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
• The call for the Motion of no confidence originated in early summer, coinciding with the controversial Nutrient Action Programme consultation that sparked dissatisfaction among farmers.
• The Ulster Farmers Union criticized the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for what they describe as an unjustified focus on agriculture, particularly concerning the impacts on Lough Neagh.