N.Ireland
Northern Ireland's Minister for Agriculture Edwin Poots has retained a seat in the Assembly, following the election last week.
The BVA is calling on political parties to sign up to key pledges to enhance animal health and welfare ahead of the NI elections next month.
Edwin Poots has introduced further environmental protections through a range of new legislative provisions.
The Northern Ireland Assembly has declared a climate emergency and has called for the establishment of an environmental protection agency.
The Northern Ireland Assembly is back in power after a three-year absence, following agreement from most parties.
Agri Politics
The minister then pointed out the need for the restoration of the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive.
Michelle McIlveen, the DUP MLA, has been appointed as Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland’s former Minister for Agriculture, Michelle O’Neill, has been re-elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly.
