N.Ireland
It is envisaged that a new Environment Committee will be established at Stormont as a matter of strategic priority.
A TUV agricultural spokesperson has highlighted what he regards as the hypocrisy of Northern Ireland Water in terms of pollution
Beef
Minister Heydon and his Northern Ireland counterpart have announced a project to tackle the impact of bovine TB on farms in a pilot area.
Northern Ireland’s Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) independent forum has been urged to complete its work as quickly as possible.
Pig/Poultry
Five companies have been awarded a total of £250,000 to develop practical, economical and...
Dairy
Schoolchildren nationwide will be enjoying a drink of milk during lunchtime today in celebration of World School Milk Day 2025.
Rural Life
The Rural Business Development Grant Scheme (RBDGS) will open for applications this month. The...
DAERA in Northern Ireland has launched a public consultation on a 'Plastic Pollution Plan' for Northern Ireland.
Farmers for Action (FFA) has withdrawn from all official discussions relating to a new Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) for Northern Ireland.
Farmers for Action (FFA) has requested a meeting with Stormont farm minister, Andrew Muir, to discuss North’s new Nutrient Action Programme
Minister Muir has urged landowners to refrain from any prescribed burning in the remaining open season window to help firefighters
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has announced the opening of the Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme
DAERA, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) and PSNI have asked the public to be extra vigilant for wildfires in rural areas
Retail food prices in the UK look set to increase by 5% during 2025. Moreover, it’s a trend that looks set to be maintained.
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, has launched a 10-point corporate plan for 2025-2027
Andrew Muir has specifically referenced the issue of allowing farmers to invest in replacement farm buildings.
DAERA has launched a public appointment process to appoint a deputy chair and up to 18 members to the board of AFBI
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has updated his Executive colleagues about the ongoing outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany.
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has announced the opening of the 2025 DAERA Postgraduate Research Studentship competition.
CVO, Brian Dooher has said that the current trajectory is 'unsustainable', following the publication of Northern Ireland's TB strategy
Northern Ireland’s first Food Strategy Framework was launched by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir to make NI a world leader in sustainable food.
Stormont farm minister, Andrew Muir, has been asked to endorse the introduction of a Farm Welfare Bill for Northern Ireland
Minister, Andrew Muir has announced the launch of the Farming for the Generations pilot scheme which aims to address succession planning.
