Environment
Concerns have been expressed that re-wilding could soon become a reality in many upland parts of Northern Ireland
N.Ireland
858ha of flower-rich grasslands in Co. Fermanagh have been mapped to ensure vital protection through the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS).
The agricultural budget in Northern Ireland is "inadequate" to support farmers help tackle the nature and climate crisis, a report said.
Agri-Business
The ICMSA has urged farmers to take careful consideration before applying to ACRES and think about the cost burdens that it entails.
The sixth tranche of EFS Higher Level is now open for applications, and will remain so until its deadline of Friday, May 13.
Payments of more than £6 million have issued to farmers participating in the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS).
Some 500 farmers are expected to get the go ahead for environmental farming projects thanks to an estimated £14 million...
Minister Poots has reminded farmers of the potential to use the latest Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) to improve water quality on farms.
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots announced he has secured funding for a fifth and sixth tranche of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS).
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced that the Higher Level of the Environmental Farming Scheme Tranche 5...
Edwin Poots has announced that payments totalling £16.5 million to participants in the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) have commenced.
Northern Ireland farmers considering signing up to the latest round of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) have been urged to be mindful.
Inspections for Northern Ireland's Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) farms are set to get underway, a DAERA spokesman has said.
An extension has been offered to farmers facing difficulties meeting the completion dates for Northern Ireland's EFS 'Wider' scheme.
Northern Ireland's Environmental Farming Scheme, Higher Level is now open for applications. Applications must must be completed online.
Online applications to Northern Ireland's Environmental Farming Scheme is scheduled to open on Monday, February 27.
The Environmental Farming Scheme is due to open at the end of February, while a number of information evenings have been organised.
