N.Ireland
An Independent MLA has called for "greater flexibility and fairness" in how slurry spreading regulations are applied in Northern Ireland.
Rural Life
Rural crime must be understood as more than farm theft, says MLA Claire Sugden, who is calling for continued support for rural communities
Agri Politics
MLA Claire Sugden has said that NI must ensure that access routes to the GB and EU markets are "unfettered, clear and sustainable".
MLA Sugden has welcomed a commitment that the Ministers for Communities and Infrastructure will work together to resolve the housing crisis..
Farmers and those living in rural areas across Northern Ireland must remain vigilant and take extra...
Impending customs rules set to be brought in this October, combined with Northern Ireland's...
Labour rules need to be eased to ensure the survival of the agri-food industry in Northern Ireland, according to Claire Sugden.
The environment is "continuing to suffer due to a failure" to develop and roll out schemes helping households and industry reduce emissions.
An east Derry MLA has called for a Northern Ireland vet school to be located at the Ulster...
An MLA has said farmers remain key to meeting Northern Ireland’s climate goals, while ensuring food security in a period..
East Derry MLA Claire Sugden has said rural residents who are being forced to stay in hospital or move into care homes...
East Derry MLA Claire Sugden has urged all Executive ministers to work together to ensure rural communities are protected...
Farmers need recognition for their carbon offsetting efforts and they need to be supported in further efforts to reduce emissions
MLA Claire Sugden has said the farming and agri-food industry must not be disproportionately affected by any new...
East Derry MLA Claire Sugden has welcomed the expansion of the Project Stratum internet roll-out to include a further 8,500 premises...
Claire Sugden has expressed her “profound concern” that current labour shortages and other economic forces are making the NI pig...
East Derry MLA Claire Sugden has expressed concern that the vital contribution of rural schools to their communities...
