N.Ireland
DAERA seeks directors for departmental and agency boards
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today (Monday, November 18) launched a competition to recruit non-executive...
NIEA
Environment
OEP confirms DAERA failed to comply with law over ammonia advice
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) failed to comply with environmental law in relation to its previous...
N.Ireland
Court: NI farmer convicted of farm effluent pollution
A Co. Tyrone farmer has been convicted and fined at Omagh Magistrates’ Court in relation to farm effluent pollution. 23-year-old...
N.Ireland
Farm building development could come to halt in NI - UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has claimed that all farm development programmes could come to a halt in Northern Ireland....
N.Ireland
DAERA and NIEA look 'totally incompetent' on ammonia advice issue - UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said the move away from published Ammonia Standing Advice makes those involved look “totally...
N.Ireland
NIEA to provide 'case-by-case' advice until new ammonia strategy approved
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) will no longer rely on published Ammonia Standing Advice and will instead provide planning...
N.Ireland
3 Armagh men given suspended sentences for waste offences
Three men from Co. Armagh have been given suspended sentences for waste offences relating to over 6,836t of controlled waste....
Environment
Excess agri nutrients behind rise in blue-green algae in NI waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has said that excess nutrients from agricultural activities and wastewater pressures...
Agri-Business
Pause in construction of NI farm buildings 'completely unfair' - UFU
A pause in the construction of Northern Ireland farm buildings is “completely unfair” on farmers according to the Ulster Farmers’...
N.Ireland
Farmers' help sought in NI wildfire prevention
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said it is supporting calls from other agencies and farming organisations for the help...
N.Ireland
Enniskillen egg producers fined for water pollution offences
A business in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh has been fined for water pollution offences totalling £17,500 plus a £15 Offenders Levy....
N.Ireland
Changes to NI General Licences under review
Changes proposed for Northern Ireland’s General Licences include the removal of six species of wild birds. General licences are used...
N.Ireland
River trust offers 75% grant to farmers in Ballinderry catchment
Farms in the Ballinderry river catchment could be eligible for a lucrative new grant supporting measures to improve water quality...
N.Ireland
Just 1 of NI's 21 lakes classified as 'good' in latest assessment
Just one of Northern Ireland’s 21 lakes has been classified as ‘good’, according to a report released this week by the...
N.Ireland
NI Water fined £80,000 over 3 major pollutions
Northern Ireland Water was today fined a total of £80,000 for three serious water pollution offences – including an incident...
N.Ireland
Anonymous survey asks farmers for their views on NIEA
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has launched an anonymous survey asking farmers to put forward their views on Northern Ireland’s...
N.Ireland
Is it legal to draw water from the source in Northern Ireland?
With the dry weather continuing, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has urged businesses, councils and farmers...
N.Ireland
Warm weather and fish kills trigger summer water pollution warning
Industry, landowners and farmers have been urged to take extra care during the summer months to reduce the risk of water...