Roberta Simmons (@robertasimmons8) 's Twitter Profile
Roberta Simmons

@robertasimmons8

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

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Standing shoulder to shoulder with thousands of farmers this evening in opposition to the British government's plan to cut inheritance tax relief for farmers. These proposed changes will be a major blow to family farms and rural communities, coming at a time when many continue

Standing shoulder to shoulder with thousands of farmers this evening in opposition to the British government's plan to cut inheritance tax relief for farmers.

These proposed changes will be a major blow to family farms and rural communities, coming at a time when many continue
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#stopthefamilyfarmtax well over 6,000 people turn out to make their voice heard at the Ulster Farmers' Union rally tonight EIKON EXHIBITION CENTRE. Surely this in itself sends a clear strong message - United we stand 💪🏻 🚜 🐄 #UlsterFarmersUnion

#stopthefamilyfarmtax well over 6,000 people turn out to make their voice heard  at the <a href="/UFUHQ/">Ulster Farmers' Union</a> rally tonight <a href="/EikonCentre/">EIKON EXHIBITION CENTRE</a>. Surely this in itself sends a clear strong message - United we stand 💪🏻 🚜 🐄 #UlsterFarmersUnion
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Wishing everyone a New Year filled with love, laughter & the company of cherished family & friends. May each day be a celebration of life’s wonders & may it bring you the strength to conquer challenges & courage to chase your dreams. Happy New Year! #2025 #newyearnewbeginnings

Wishing everyone a New Year filled with love, laughter &amp; the company of cherished family &amp; friends. May each day be a celebration of life’s wonders &amp; may it bring you the strength to conquer challenges &amp; courage to chase your dreams. Happy New Year! #2025 #newyearnewbeginnings
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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📞

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📞
Ulster Farmers' Union (@ufuhq) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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📞

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) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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📞

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📞
Roberta Simmons (@robertasimmons8) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A fantastic day at Ulster Farmers' Union YFCU President #YourFarm2100 inaugural agri conference hearing from a range of inspiring people from across the industry looking to the future 🐄🐑🐖🚜

A fantastic day at <a href="/UFUHQ/">Ulster Farmers' Union</a> <a href="/YFCUPresident/">YFCU President</a> #YourFarm2100 inaugural agri conference hearing from a range of inspiring people from across the industry looking to the future 🐄🐑🐖🚜
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Celebrating 95 years - It’s 10 years since I had the honour of leading as YFCU President 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.🥳

Celebrating 95 years - It’s 10 years since I had the honour of leading as <a href="/YFCUPresident/">YFCU President</a> providing opps in leadership,networking,events, advocating for rural issues &amp;farming whilst contributing to a vibrant rural community. Here’s to many more years of success for the next gen.🥳
Ulster Farmers' Union (@ufuhq) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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. ufuni.org/ufu-call-out-p…

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. ufuni.org/ufu-call-out-p…
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Today obo Ulster Farmers' Union 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 💼

Today obo <a href="/UFUHQ/">Ulster Farmers' Union</a> I got to act as interviewer @ Omagh High School Interview Skills Day conducting mock interviews/sharing career insights &amp;providing feedback to build confidence &amp;develop essential workplace skills. 

Let’s be proud to support the next gen of innovators &amp;leaders 💼
Ulster Farmers' Union (@ufuhq) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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 ‼️💪🏻 National Farmers' Union NFU Scotland NFU Cymru 🚜

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

Together, we will #StoptheFamilyFarmTax ‼️💪🏻
 
<a href="/NFUtweets/">National Farmers' Union</a> <a href="/NFUStweets/">NFU Scotland</a> <a href="/NFUCymru/">NFU Cymru 🚜</a>
Ulster Farmers' Union (@ufuhq) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#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 Robbie Moore MP Conservative MP🎥

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This afternoon I attended ABC 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 🚜🐑🐄🐖 Ulster Farmers' Union

This afternoon I attended <a href="/abcb_council/">ABC Council</a> Food Heartland celebration event to recognize award winners &amp; thank Food Heartland members, recognizing contributions of local farms, agri businesses, producers &amp; hospitality providers to the borough's economy &amp; community 🚜🐑🐄🐖 <a href="/UFUHQ/">Ulster Farmers' Union</a>
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This afternoon I attended ABC 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 🚜🐑🐄🐖 Ulster Farmers' Union

This afternoon I attended <a href="/abcb_council/">ABC Council</a> Food Heartland celebration event to recognize award winners &amp; thank Food Heartland members, recognizing contributions of local farms, agri businesses, producers &amp; hospitality providers to the borough's economy &amp; community 🚜🐑🐄🐖 <a href="/UFUHQ/">Ulster Farmers' Union</a>
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The UFU in partnership with Open Farm Weekend 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. 🎨 🔗ufuni.org/ufu-schools-co… ✖️Closing date: Friday 11 April 2025.

The UFU in partnership with <a href="/BOIopenfarm/">Open Farm Weekend</a> and competition sponsors <a href="/asda/">Asda</a>, are challenging school pupils across NI to put their creative and artistic skills to the test in the ‘From NI farms to fork’ competition. 🎨

🔗ufuni.org/ufu-schools-co…

✖️Closing date: Friday 11 April 2025.
Ulster Farmers' Union (@ufuhq) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Information isn’t always knowledge 🧐 Blog by UFU communications officer Tracey Donaghey 🖋️ Read it in full here - ufuni.org/information-is… |

Information isn’t always knowledge 🧐
Blog by UFU communications officer Tracey Donaghey 🖋️
Read it in full here - ufuni.org/information-is… |
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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! justgiving.com/page/david-wat… B Positive

Ulster Farmers' Union (@ufuhq) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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! ✒️

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! ✒️
Ulster Farmers' Union (@ufuhq) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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. ufuni.org/agri-food-lead…

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. ufuni.org/agri-food-lead…