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Protein Crop Scheme pilot extended to May 2027

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

Protein Crop Scheme pilot extended to May 2027

Northern Ireland’s pilot Protein Crop Scheme will be extended to the end of 2027, Minister Andrew Muir has announced.

DAERA issues appeal for public vigilance on Asian hornets

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

DAERA issues appeal for public vigilance on Asian hornets

Northern Ireland's DAERA is urging the public to remain vigilant for Asian hornets, despite no new confirmed sightings this year.

Hundreds of farmers rally at Stormont over Tyrone cattle cull

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Hundreds of farmers rally at Stormont over Tyrone cattle cull

Hundreds of farmers from across Northern Ireland gathered at Stormont today (August 10) to protest a DAERA enforcement operation in Tyrone.

DAERA seeking providers of on-farm bTB advice service

N.Ireland

3 months ago

DAERA seeking providers of on-farm bTB advice service

DAERA has launched a procurement competition to appoint a provider of on-farm bovine tuberculosis (bTB) biosecurity advice. 

€56.7m for all-island 5-year investment in Lough Neagh

Environment

4 months ago

€56.7m for all-island 5-year investment in Lough Neagh

A total of €56.7 million will be invested in the all-island cooperative Lough Neagh Catchment...

N.Ireland

4 months ago

Muir announces start of year 1 payments under transition scheme

Northern Ireland's Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, has...

Muir announces start of year 1 payments under transition scheme

N.Ireland

5 months ago

DAERA announces £380,000 in funding to improve water quality

More than £380,000 has been allocated to 16 water quality projects in Northern Ireland, including 11 within the Lough Neagh catchment area.

DAERA announces £380,000 in funding to improve water quality

N.Ireland

5 months ago

NI agriculture minister launches £2.2m rural grant

Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has launched a £2.2 million capital grant for rural areas.

NI agriculture minister launches £2.2m rural grant

N.Ireland

5 months ago

Public consultation launched in NI on animal welfare reforms

Minister Andrew Muir has launched a public consultation on “the next phase” of proposals on animal welfare.

Public consultation launched in NI on animal welfare reforms

N.Ireland

6 months ago

Annual report on NI rural needs monitoring published

Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has published the latest Rural Needs Annual Monitoring Report.

Annual report on NI rural needs monitoring published

N.Ireland

7 months ago

NI AERA Committee discusses bill to re-introduce ANC payments

The NI AERA committee has discussed a Private Members’ Bill, drawn up with the aim of re-introducing Areas of Natural Constraint payments.

NI AERA Committee discusses bill to re-introduce ANC payments

N.Ireland

9 months ago

DAERA report on environmental improvements published

DAERA has published Northern Ireland’s first Annual Progress Report on the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP).

DAERA report on environmental improvements published

N.Ireland

9 months ago

DAERA celebrates £7.91m investment in rural areas in past year

DAERA has celebrated the awarding of £7.91 million in grants to over 2,350 rural community organisations and businesses over the past year.

DAERA celebrates £7.91m investment in rural areas in past year

N.Ireland

10 months ago

DAERA: Suspected bluetongue in 44 cattle on affected farm

Preliminary results of testing carried out on a Co. Down cattle herd have revealed suspected presence of bluetongue in a further 44 cattle.

DAERA: Suspected bluetongue in 44 cattle on affected farm

N.Ireland

about 1 year ago

NI Water accused of ‘hypocrisy’ over pollution as slurry ban nears

A TUV agricultural spokesperson has highlighted what he regards as the hypocrisy of NI Water in terms of polluting

NI Water accused of ‘hypocrisy’ over pollution as slurry ban nears

N.Ireland

about 1 year ago

Heydon and Muir announce new TB cooperation project

The Irish and Northern Ireland agriculture departments are to jointly to tackle the growing impact of bovine TB on farms in a pilot area

Heydon and Muir announce new TB cooperation project

N.Ireland

about 1 year ago

NAP independent forum urged to complete its work as quickly as possible

Northern Ireland’s Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) independent forum has been urged to complete its work as quickly as possible

NAP independent forum urged to complete its work as quickly as possible

N.Ireland

about 1 year ago

£250k awarded to develop solutions to nutrient challenges in NI poultry sector

Five companies have been awarded a total of £250,000 to develop solutions for poultry layer manure in Northern Ireland

£250k awarded to develop solutions to nutrient challenges in NI poultry sector

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