Roberta Simmons

Past YFCU President from April 2015 to April 2017 representing Northern Ireland's rural youth, UFU Membership Development Officer & farmers daughter

[Roberta Simmons @RobertaSimmons8]

After 8 years with UFU, I’m moving on. It’s been a busy, rewarding journey with the farming community. Excited to start a new chapter as Membership Development Manager with YFCU an organisation close to my heart after decades of volunteering & serving as President from 2015/17

[Ulster Farmers' Union @UFUHQ]

📣UFU job vacancy - Membership development officer

The UFU is seeking a proactive and
relationship-focused membership development officer to help grow and support our membership.

🗓️Deadline: 18 January

Find out more about the role here and apply today: https://t.co/Q6pHNlT1gi

[Ulster Farmers' Union @UFUHQ]

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has successfully secured financial support for farmers following its demand that DAERA cover the laboratory costs for Bluetongue Virus (BTV) pre-movement testing.
Read now: https://t.co/vhsQzwIJOk

[Ulster Farmers' Union @UFUHQ]

NI agri-food sector has issued a united call to DAERA to immediately halt the ongoing Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) consultation process, warning that the current proposals pose a serious threat to local agriculture and food production. https://t.co/uZuqZYcDIU

[Ulster Farmers' Union @UFUHQ]

Thank you to everyone who visited the UFU and NFU Mutual stand today @balmoralshow for light refreshments and a catch up. ☕️
The UFU officebearer team and staff are back tomorrow morning from 9.30am to answer any questions or queries you may have! ✒️

[Roberta Simmons @RobertaSimmons8]

Starting tomorrow, along with a core group, I will be taking part in a 70-mile walk for ‘Adam’s Miles for Leukaemia’ from Newry-Manchester over 4 days.Every mile walked helps raise awareness/funds to fight blood cancer. Donate &cheer us on! https://t.co/w8xlsvn05k
@BPositiveadam

[Roberta Simmons @RobertaSimmons8]

Education in schools on the agricultural industry is vital 🐄 🐑 🚜

[Ulster Farmers' Union @UFUHQ]

“What colour of cow does blue top milk come from?”
Blog by L. Beattie 🖊️
During a farm visit, a pupil asked, “What colour of cow does the blue top milk come from?” The farmer replied, “Where do you think milk comes from?” The pupil answered; Asda. https://t.co/8CNymT8oH8

[Ulster Farmers' Union @UFUHQ]

Information isn’t always knowledge 🧐
Blog by UFU communications officer Tracey Donaghey 🖋️
Read it in full here - https://t.co/XBmtirscM1 |

[Ulster Farmers' Union @UFUHQ]

The UFU in partnership with @BOIopenfarm and competition sponsors @asda, are challenging school pupils across NI to put their creative and artistic skills to the test in the ‘From NI farms to fork’ competition. 🎨

🔗https://t.co/Vla5IgD7aQ

✖️Closing date: Friday 11 April 2025.

[Roberta Simmons @RobertaSimmons8]

This afternoon I attended @abcb_council Food Heartland celebration event to recognize award winners & thank Food Heartland members, recognizing contributions of local farms, agri businesses, producers & hospitality providers to the borough's economy & community 🚜🐑🐄🐖 @UFUHQ

[Roberta Simmons @RobertaSimmons8]

This afternoon I attended @abcb_council Food Heartland celebration event to recognize award winners & thank Food Heartland members, recognizing contributions of local farms, agri businesses, producers & hospitality providers to the borough's economy & community 🚜🐑🐄🐖 @UFUHQ

[Ulster Farmers' Union @UFUHQ]

The UK needs to be a country that supports & protects local food production and farming, ensuring everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food no matter their background.

Together, we will #StoptheFamilyFarmTax ‼️💪🏻

@NFUtweets @NFUStweets @NFUCymru

[Ulster Farmers' Union @UFUHQ]

#stopthefarmfamilytax
"I am incredibly frustrated that just over there is Downing Street & consistently this government is not listening at all at the moment, to our farming community."
At the Pancake Day rally, UFU DP Mr McLenaghan speaking with @_RobbieMoore Conservative MP🎥

[Roberta Simmons @RobertaSimmons8]

Today obo @UFUHQ I got to act as interviewer @ Omagh High School Interview Skills Day conducting mock interviews/sharing career insights &providing feedback to build confidence &develop essential workplace skills.

Let’s be proud to support the next gen of innovators &leaders 💼

[Ulster Farmers' Union @UFUHQ]

The Ulster Farmers’ Union says the persistent price difference between Northern Ireland and Great Britain beef prices is unacceptable and is putting local beef producers at a severe disadvantage to their UK counterparts. https://t.co/Hd4vZ7XSdO

[Roberta Simmons @RobertaSimmons8]

Celebrating 95 years - It’s 10 years since I had the honour of leading as @YFCUPresident providing opps in leadership,networking,events, advocating for rural issues &farming whilst contributing to a vibrant rural community. Here’s to many more years of success for the next gen.🥳

[Roberta Simmons @RobertaSimmons8]

A fantastic day at @UFUHQ @YFCUPresident #YourFarm2100 inaugural agri conference hearing from a range of inspiring people from across the industry looking to the future 🐄🐑🐖🚜

[Ulster Farmers' Union @UFUHQ]

UFU tractor rallies in protest against the inheritance tax changes - Down Banbridge route ‼️
📅 Sat 25 January
⏰ Registration for each rally will begin at 12.30pm.
📍 The tractor rallies will leave the starting point at 2pm.
Any questions contact your local group📞

[Ulster Farmers' Union @UFUHQ]

UFU tractor rallies in protest against the inheritance tax changes - Down Saintfield route ‼️

📅 Sat 25 January
⏰ Registration for each rally will begin at 12.30pm.
📍 The tractor rallies will leave the starting point at 2pm.

Any questions contact your local group📞

[Ulster Farmers' Union @UFUHQ]

UFU tractor rallies in protest against the inheritance tax changes - Armagh route ‼️
📅 Sat 25 January
⏰ Registration for each rally will begin at 12.30pm.
📍 The tractor rallies will leave the starting point at 2pm.
Any questions contact your local group📞