Environment
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland is starting inspections on stricter pest control measures aimed at protecting wildlife.
Northern Ireland Water has indicated they will suspend all water-fitting inspections temporarily until they meet with the UFU.
Other
Increased use of satellite technology can help member states to significantly increase the efficiency of on-the-spot checks necessary for CAP payments.
EU
Farmers who over-declare how much lands they own under the CAP are to receive a yellow card instead of being penalised twice the difference, the European Commissioner for Agriculture, Phil Hogan has said.
Agri-Business
Several countries are to visit Ireland in 2016 to conduct inspections on meat processing plants, starting in the next few weeks.
