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Edwin Poots

Edwin Poots: 'Cattle and sheep numbers should be retained'

N.Ireland

about 2 years ago

Edwin Poots: 'Cattle and sheep numbers should be retained'

Northern Ireland’s former agriculture minister, Edwin Poots MLA, believes there is no reason to cut cattle and sheep numbers

Ulster Farmers’ Union attends DUP annual conference

N.Ireland

about 2 years ago

Ulster Farmers’ Union attends DUP annual conference

Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, David Brown attended last weekend’s Democratic Unionist Party(DUP) annual conference

Agriculture not to blame for algae on Lough Neagh - Poots

N.Ireland

about 2 years ago

Agriculture not to blame for algae on Lough Neagh - Poots

Edwin Poots MLA, claims that agricultural effluents are not to blame for the blue-green algal blooms now impacting on Lough Neagh.

Balmoral 2023: Edwin Poots upbeat about future of NI farming

N.Ireland

over 2 years ago

Balmoral 2023: Edwin Poots upbeat about future of NI farming

Former Stormont agriculture minister Edwin Poots remains extremely upbeat regarding the future of farming in Northern Ireland.

Poots celebrates 'vital role' of women in agriculture

N.Ireland

about 3 years ago

Poots celebrates 'vital role' of women in agriculture

Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has celebrated the "vital role" women play in Northern Ireland’s agri-food industry...

N.Ireland

about 3 years ago

Herd restrictions proposed in NI to support BVD eradication

Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has today launched a consultation on proposals for herd restrictions.

Herd restrictions proposed in NI to support BVD eradication

N.Ireland

about 3 years ago

Poots launches £500k rural enterprise scheme

Northern Ireland Rural Affairs Minster Edwin Poots has launched a £500,000 capital grant scheme to aid established rural social enterprises.

Poots launches £500k rural enterprise scheme

Environment

about 3 years ago

Strategic strand open for applications for NI Environment Fund

The strategic strand of the Environment Fund has been opened for applications by Northern Ireland Environment Minister Edwin Poots.

Strategic strand open for applications for NI Environment Fund

N.Ireland

about 3 years ago

UFU welcomes further opening of Farm Business Improvement Scheme

The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has welcomed the opening of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme Capital (FBIS-C) tier one, tranche four.

UFU welcomes further opening of Farm Business Improvement Scheme

N.Ireland

about 3 years ago

Edwin Poots lays out future for farm support in Northern Ireland

Agriculture minister Edwin Poots has set out clear perspectives on the future of farm support in Northern Ireland.

Edwin Poots lays out future for farm support in Northern Ireland

Agri Politics

about 3 years ago

Edwin Poots attends attends Ploughing for first time

Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture Edwin Poots has attended the National Ploughing Championships for the first time.

Edwin Poots attends attends Ploughing for first time

N.Ireland

over 3 years ago

Applications for EFS Tranche 6 now open

The Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affair, Edwin Poots, has announced that Tranche 6...

Applications for EFS Tranche 6 now open

N.Ireland

over 3 years ago

Poots launches campaign to combat puppy smuggling in NI

Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots has launched a new campaign to combat puppy smuggling.

Poots launches campaign to combat puppy smuggling in NI

N.Ireland

over 3 years ago

Poots meets NI agri-food industry to talk sector challenges

Northern Ireland's Minister for Agriculture Edwin Poots has met with representatives from the agri-food industry to discuss major challenges.

Poots meets NI agri-food industry to talk sector challenges

N.Ireland

over 3 years ago

UK-wide review of pig supply chain launched

The UK government has launched a UK-wide review of the pig supply sector, with the aim of increase fairness and transparency.

UK-wide review of pig supply chain launched

N.Ireland

over 3 years ago

Poots announces £4m in funding for 47 environmental projects

Northern Ireland Environment Minister, Edwin Poots, has announced that 28 organisations are set to benefit from £4 million...

Poots announces £4m in funding for 47 environmental projects

N.Ireland

over 3 years ago

Poots claims Executive may not be needed to unlock Westminster funds

Agriculture minister, Edwin Poots believes Stormont Executive approval is not required to unlock a £340 million Westminster aid package.

Poots claims Executive may not be needed to unlock Westminster funds

N.Ireland

over 3 years ago

Poots remains as NI agriculture minister in the interim

Edwin Poots can remain as agriculture minister for Northern Ireland – in shadow form - for a further six months.

Poots remains as NI agriculture minister in the interim

N.Ireland

over 3 years ago

Poots retains Stormont seat following Assembly election

Northern Ireland's Minister for Agriculture Edwin Poots has retained a seat in the Assembly, following the election last week.

Poots retains Stormont seat following Assembly election

N.Ireland

over 3 years ago

NI: New appointment to Office for Environmental Protection

Malcolm Beatty OBE is the latest Northern Ireland Non-Executive Member of the Office for Environmental Protection.

NI: New appointment to Office for Environmental Protection

N.Ireland

over 3 years ago

USPCA condemns badger cull as part of bTB plan

The Ulster Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals has condemned the badger cull announced by the NI agriculture minister.

USPCA condemns badger cull as part of bTB plan

N.Ireland

over 3 years ago

NI: Long-term bovine TB eradication-strategy launched

A new, long-term bovine TB eradication strategy for Northern Ireland has been launched by Minister Edwin Poots today.

NI: Long-term bovine TB eradication-strategy launched

Agri-Business

over 3 years ago

North and south agriculture ministers link up for food integrity initiative

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.

North and south agriculture ministers link up for food integrity initiative

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