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Minister Andrew Muir

UFU demands Muir's resignation over Tyrone cattle cull

Agri-Business

21 days ago

UFU demands Muir's resignation over Tyrone cattle cull

A farming union has called for Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir to resign over the Tyrone cattle cull.

DAERA boosts security for staff after Tyrone cattle cull

N.Ireland

23 days ago

DAERA boosts security for staff after Tyrone cattle cull

A union has welcomed "practical measures" introduced by DAERA to protect staff following concerns raised in the wake of Tyrone cattle cull.

Watch: Death threat made against Muir over Tyrone cattle cull

N.Ireland

25 days ago

Watch: Death threat made against Muir over Tyrone cattle cull

Minister of Agriculture Andrew Muir received a death threat over his department's cattle cull operation in Co. Tyrone.

UFU: Cattle cull review must be supported by independent panel

N.Ireland

27 days ago

UFU: Cattle cull review must be supported by independent panel

The UFU has called for an independent expert panel to support a review of DAERA's recent enforcement operation on a Co. Tyrone farm.

DAERA denies animals were chased or shot multiple times in Tyrone

N.Ireland

29 days ago

DAERA denies animals were chased or shot multiple times in Tyrone

Threats have been made against DAERA staff following what has been described as "inaccurate public commentary" about a cattle cull in Tyrone.

N.Ireland

1 month ago

Special NI agri committee meeting to discuss Tyrone cattle cull

The Northern Ireland Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA) will discuss the controversial cattle cull in Co. Tyrone.

Special NI agri committee meeting to discuss Tyrone cattle cull

N.Ireland

2 months ago

New NI regulations on CCTV in slaughterhouses to come into force August 1

Minister Andrew Muir has welcomed the Northern Ireland Assembly's recent approval of legislation making CCTV mandatory in slaughterhouses.

New NI regulations on CCTV in slaughterhouses to come into force August 1

Video

25 days ago

Death threat made against Muir over Tyrone cattle cull

Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir said he has received a death...

Death threat made against Muir over Tyrone cattle cull

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Muir launches first NI Tree Planting Action Plan

Minister of Agriculture Andrew Muir has today (Tuesday, July 7) published Northern Ireland's first Tree Planting Action Plan.

Muir launches first NI Tree Planting Action Plan

Agri-Business

2 months ago

DAERA announces £40m farming investment scheme

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the Sustainable Farming Investment Scheme.

DAERA announces £40m farming investment scheme

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Farmers for Action to participate in NAP public consultation

Farmers for Action (FFA) has confirmed that it will participate in Northern Ireland’s Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) public consultation

Farmers for Action to participate in NAP public consultation

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Contract awarded for new £8m emissions research facility at AFBI

A construction contract for a new £8 million research facility at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, Hillsborough has been awarded.

Contract awarded for new £8m emissions research facility at AFBI

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Views sought on wildlife options to tackle bovine TB in NI

Minister of Agriculture Andrew Muir launched a public consultation on wildlife intervention options to tackle bovine TB in Northern Ireland.

Views sought on wildlife options to tackle bovine TB in NI

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Cross-sectoral Mourne Mountains group aiming to tackle 'pressures' on area

A Northern Ireland government Mournes strategic group has been established to tackle “increasing and complex pressures” on the area.

Cross-sectoral Mourne Mountains group aiming to tackle 'pressures' on area

N.Ireland

2 months ago

NI Farming with Nature Transition Scheme to open for applications

Minister for Agriculture Andrew Muir urged farmers across Northern Ireland to apply for Year 2 of the Farming with Nature Transition Scheme.

NI Farming with Nature Transition Scheme to open for applications

N.Ireland

2 months ago

DAERA minister launches £4m fund for rural businesses

Minister Andrew Muir has announced a new £4 million Rural Business Development Grant Scheme will open for applications next Monday, June 29.

DAERA minister launches £4m fund for rural businesses

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Stormont Executive urged to support local agricultural shows in NI

The case has, once again, been made for the Stormont Executive to directly fund local agricultural shows held in Northern Ireland.

Stormont Executive urged to support local agricultural shows in NI

N.Ireland

3 months ago

Minister: No structural changes to AFBI after review

The Agri‑Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has welcomed the publication today of DAERA's formal response to the Review of AFBI.

Minister: No structural changes to AFBI after review

N.Ireland

3 months ago

£2m announced for Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund

Minister Muir has confirmed that an additional £2 million in funding for the Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund (NICIF).

£2m announced for Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund

N.Ireland

3 months ago

Muir welcomes funding of £4m for cross-border TB research

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has welcomed funding of £4 million for research on bovine tuberculosis (TB).

Muir welcomes funding of £4m for cross-border TB research

N.Ireland

3 months ago

Reduced BVD restriction threshold from June in NI

Herd keepers are being reminded that the threshold for applying BVD herd restrictions is to reduce from next month.

Reduced BVD restriction threshold from June in NI

Northern Ireland

4 months ago

Final phase of NI Soil Nutrient Health Scheme to open this summer

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is to reopen the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme for a final phase.

Final phase of NI Soil Nutrient Health Scheme to open this summer

N.Ireland

5 months ago

NI farmers need 'straight answers' on available support - UFU

Farmers in Northern Ireland need "greater clarity" on what supports are available to them at this time the UFU president has warned.

NI farmers need 'straight answers' on available support - UFU

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