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4 days ago
Minister Muir chairs second Lough Neagh Stakeholder Forum
Minister Muir is pictured with members of the Lough Neagh Stakeholder Forum at Ballyronan Marina DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has chaired...


4 days ago
Residents of Causeway Coast & Glens to receive sticky reminder where to put food waste
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has unveiled plans to increase correct brown bin usage. At this month’s Environmental Services...


Mar 6
NI Water urges farmers to take extra care when spreading slurry
Farms can get really busy this time of year as Spring is here and the grass and crops are starting to grow. That’s why NI Water is...


Mar 6
Native oysters return to Carrickfergus in major Belfast Lough restoration effort
Native oysters have made a return to Carrickfergus as part of efforts to restore Belfast Lough’s small but endangered population. Over...


Mar 2
TV | Chronicles Of The Sperrins
Peatland Officer Rory at Mullaghcarn in the Sperrin Mountains. (Image: Waddell Media) The Sperrin Mountains are steeped in history and...

Mar 2
FARMING | The importance of lime for grass production
Ensure an optimum lime status for grazing swards to improve grass quality and intake. Liming grassland is one of the best investments any...


Mar 2
NI’s “most ambitious energy infrastructure plan in a generation” – Archibald launches consultation
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has launched a consultation as a first step towards identifying areas for potential development of...


Mar 1
ANB Councillors set to approve proposal for new active travel projects
Walking routes to remote workplaces in Antrim and Newtownabbey are among proposed new “active travel” projects in the borough. The...


Mar 1
Open Day | Explore outdoor, active careers with CAFRE
Jacob Meekin (from Templepatrick) completing a practical assessment at Greenmount Campus, Antrim as part of his Level 2 qualification in...


Mar 1
Spring has sprung: USPCA encourages public to help birds this nesting season
With the arrival of spring, Northern Ireland comes to life with birdsong as nesting season begins. From 1st March to 31st August, birds...


Feb 26
Free gardening workshops at Dobbies’ Antrim and Lisburn stores this March
Dobbies Garden Centres is hosting two free workshops at its Antrim and Lisburn stores this March for gardeners of all ages; Prepare to...


Feb 26
Green to Grow: New Go Succeed initiative helps SMEs reduce carbon footprint in Mid and East Antrim
(L-R) Laura McCourt MEABC Business Client Manager; Martina Coleman and Archhanaa Sivakumar from Climate Essentials; Ursula O’Loughlin...


Feb 25
New 'Lidl Green Fund' launched to award sustainable community projects across Co Antrim
(L-R) Business in the Community Northern Ireland Managing Director Kieran Harding, Elaine O’Connor, Head of Corporate Social...


Feb 24
Thousands more birds to be culled as DAERA announces third suspected case of Avian Flu
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has said biosecurity is the greatest weapon we have...

Feb 23
Further case of Avian Influenza under investigation with 16,000 birds set to be culled
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is investigating a further suspected case of notifiable Avian...


Feb 20
Yellow weather warning updated for Northern Ireland
The UK Met Office has issued an updated yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland, extending the advisory by three hours, saying strong...


Feb 19
Yellow weather warning issued for strong and gusty winds
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning advising that strong and gusty southerly winds may cause disruption to transport and...

Feb 16
Tips for making the most efficient use of slurry as the closed period comes to an end
As the closed period ends there will be a balancing act for farmers to create space in slurry storage tanks while aiming to maximise the...


Feb 16
The Woodland Trust invites NI public to participate in consultation on Tree Protection Bill
Image: Michael Cooper/ WTML A public consultation on proposals for a Tree Protection Bill in Northern Ireland, brought forward by Peter...

Feb 15
Suspect case of notifiable Avian Flu found in commercial poultry premises in NI
Disease control measures have been initiated by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) following suspicion...
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