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Edwin Poots

Edwin Poots: ‘Cattle and sheep numbers should be retained’

N.Ireland

over 2 years ago

Edwin Poots: ‘Cattle and sheep numbers should be retained’

Northern Ireland’s former agriculture minister, Edwin Poots MLA, believes there is no reason to cut cattle and sheep numbers

Ulster Farmers’ Union attends DUP annual conference

N.Ireland

over 2 years ago

Ulster Farmers’ Union attends DUP annual conference

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, David Brown attended last weekend’s Democratic Unionist Party(DUP) annual conference.

Agriculture not to blame for algae on Lough Neagh – Poots

N.Ireland

over 2 years ago

Agriculture not to blame for algae on Lough Neagh – Poots

Former Northern Ireland farm minister Edwin Poots MLA has claimed that agricultural effluents are not to blame for the blue-green algal blooms now impacting on Lough Neagh.

NI sheep sector needs urgent support – Ulster Wool

N.Ireland

about 3 years ago

NI sheep sector needs urgent support – Ulster Wool

Sheep farmers in Northern Ireland need a tailored welfare payment system, according to a...

Balmoral 2023: Edwin Poots upbeat about future of NI farming

N.Ireland

about 3 years ago

Balmoral 2023: Edwin Poots upbeat about future of NI farming

Former Stormont agriculture minister Edwin Poots remains extremely upbeat regarding the future of farming in Northern Ireland.

N.Ireland

over 3 years ago

Poots celebrates ‘vital role’ of women in agriculture

Northern Ireland agriculture minister Edwin Poots has celebrated the “vital role” women play in Northern Ireland’s agri-food industry.

Poots celebrates ‘vital role’ of women in agriculture

N.Ireland

over 3 years ago

Herd restrictions proposed in NI to support BVD eradication

Northern Ireland Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has today launched a consultation on proposals for herd restrictions to support the eradication of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD).

Herd restrictions proposed in NI to support BVD eradication

N.Ireland

over 3 years ago

Poots launches £500k rural enterprise scheme

Poots has launched a capital grant scheme to aid established rural social enterprises to increase their capacity and more.

Poots launches £500k rural enterprise scheme

Environment

over 3 years ago

Poots: New CO2 report will help achieve net zero target

Minister from Defra, Edwin Poots, has said that a new report highlighting the CO2 uptake by different types of woodlands will be "of great benefit to foresters".

Poots: New CO2 report will help achieve net zero target

N.Ireland

over 3 years ago

Strategic strand open for applications for NI Environment Fund

The strategic strand of the Environment Fund has been opened for applications by Northern Ireland Environment Minister Edwin Poots.

Strategic strand open for applications for NI Environment Fund

N.Ireland

over 3 years ago

UFU welcomes further opening of Farm Business Improvement Scheme

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has welcomed the opening of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme...

UFU welcomes further opening of Farm Business Improvement Scheme

N.Ireland

over 3 years ago

Edwin Poots lays out future for farm support in Northern Ireland

Agriculture minister Edwin Poots has set out clear perspectives on the future of farm support in Northern Ireland.

Edwin Poots lays out future for farm support in Northern Ireland

Agri-Business

almost 4 years ago

Poots salutes McDonald's for investing in customer experience

Leaders from Northern Ireland’s agri-food, sporting and community sectors, including Minister for Agriculture, Environment, and Rural...

Poots salutes McDonald’s for investing in customer experience

N.Ireland

almost 4 years ago

Edwin Poots attends National Ploughing Championships

Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Edwin Poots, has attended the National Ploughing...

Edwin Poots attends National Ploughing Championships

National Ploughing Championships

almost 4 years ago

Edwin Poots attends National Ploughing Championships

Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Edwin Poots, has attended the National Ploughing...

Edwin Poots attends National Ploughing Championships

N.Ireland

almost 4 years ago

Applications for EFS Tranche 6 now open

Northern Ireland Minister Edwin Poots, has announced that Tranche 6 of the Wider Level of the EFS is now open for applications.

Applications for EFS Tranche 6 now open

N.Ireland

almost 4 years ago

Poots launches campaign to combat puppy smuggling in NI

Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots has launched a new campaign to combat puppy smuggling.

Poots launches campaign to combat puppy smuggling in NI

N.Ireland

almost 4 years ago

Poots meets NI agri-food industry to talk sector challenges

Northern Ireland's Minister for Agriculture Edwin Poots has met with representatives from the agri-food industry to discuss major challenges.

Poots meets NI agri-food industry to talk sector challenges

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