N.Ireland
Northern Ireland’s former agriculture minister, Edwin Poots MLA, believes there is no reason to cut cattle and sheep numbers
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, David Brown attended last weekend’s Democratic Unionist Party(DUP) annual conference
Edwin Poots MLA, claims that agricultural effluents are not to blame for the blue-green algal blooms now impacting on Lough Neagh.
Former Stormont agriculture minister Edwin Poots remains extremely upbeat regarding the future of farming in Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has celebrated the "vital role" women play in Northern Ireland’s agri-food industry...
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has today launched a consultation on proposals for herd restrictions.
Northern Ireland Rural Affairs Minster Edwin Poots has launched a £500,000 capital grant scheme to aid established rural social enterprises.
Environment
The strategic strand of the Environment Fund has been opened for applications by Northern Ireland Environment Minister Edwin Poots.
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has welcomed the opening of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme Capital (FBIS-C) tier one, tranche four.
Agriculture minister Edwin Poots has set out clear perspectives on the future of farm support in Northern Ireland.
Agri Politics
Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture Edwin Poots has attended the National Ploughing Championships for the first time.
The Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affair, Edwin Poots, has announced that Tranche 6...
Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots has launched a new campaign to combat puppy smuggling.
Northern Ireland's Minister for Agriculture Edwin Poots has met with representatives from the agri-food industry to discuss major challenges.
The UK government has launched a UK-wide review of the pig supply sector, with the aim of increase fairness and transparency.
Northern Ireland Environment Minister, Edwin Poots, has announced that 28 organisations are set to benefit from £4 million...
Agriculture minister, Edwin Poots believes Stormont Executive approval is not required to unlock a £340 million Westminster aid package.
Edwin Poots can remain as agriculture minister for Northern Ireland – in shadow form - for a further six months.
Northern Ireland's Minister for Agriculture Edwin Poots has retained a seat in the Assembly, following the election last week.
Malcolm Beatty OBE is the latest Northern Ireland Non-Executive Member of the Office for Environmental Protection.
The Ulster Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals has condemned the badger cull announced by the NI agriculture minister.
A new, long-term bovine TB eradication strategy for Northern Ireland has been launched by Minister Edwin Poots today.
Agri-Business
The Minister for Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots, and his Republic of Ireland counterpart, Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine formally launched the All-Island Food Integrity Initiative.