N.Ireland
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has published its response to the Farm Assurance Review (FAR).
Rural Life
New data from the RSA has revealed that nearly half of people who tested their alcohol levels believed that they were under the legal limit.
The OEP has said that urgent action must be taken to better protect and restore Northern Ireland's key areas for nature
Environment
Two academics from the ATU are among 10 National Challenge Fund finalists to win funding for projects aimed at finding environmental solutions
MTU held its Prize for Innovation Showcase and Awards ceremony last week, with a TB prevention project taking the top prize.
Dara Calleary, has said there are a number of schemes in place to address the issue of social isolation and loneliness in rural areas.
The Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs, (DAERA) has announced the establishment of a science advisory group.
A report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) warned the genetic diversity of plants and forests is at risk.
CAFRE has said that lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) as a slurry store cover can reduce reduce ammonia emissions
DAERA, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) and PSNI have asked the public to be extra vigilant for wildfires in rural areas
Ireland will commit €250 million a year for the next four years to help combat global malnutrition, Tánaiste Simon Harris announced.
A Teagasc led project funded by the EU to help identify biodiversity friendly farming practices has launched.
DAERA has announced it is extending the SEA consultation to include the update on the proposed ammonia strategy.
Minister Andrew Muir, has announced the opening of the BSGs part of the farming for sustainability knowledge transfer programme.
The college of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has launched a large-scale deep soil carbon coring project across it's estate.
Minister for Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has welcomed the publication of the UK Pesticides National Action Plan.
The Tellus survey is undertaking the final phases of its national airborne survey over counties Kerry and Clare.
Carla Lockhart has called on DAERA and the Stormont Assembly to introduce grant funding to enable farmers to buy generators.
NIFRS has said it believes the fire that occurred in the Mourne Mountains on Monday, March 17 was caused deliberately.
Forestry
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will mark International Day of Forests 2025, on March 21.
DAERA said the scheme benefited approximately 8,000 eligible farms with around £19.8 million in financial support in its first year.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a regulatory programme for cell cultivated products (CCPs), or lab grown meat.
An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have issued an appeal to motorists ahead of the St. Patrick's Day weekend.
Minister for Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir chaired the second Lough Neagh Stakeholder forum.
