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Joint agency appeal: Malicious fire lighting must stop
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) and Police Service...
Mar 29, 2025


CAFRE Farm Centres install LECA to reduce ammonia emissions
Lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) added to the uncovered above ground slurry stores at CAFRE Farm Centres. Lightweight expanded...
Mar 27, 2025


The sky’s the limit for armchair astronomers
A partial solar eclipse, as seen from space. Courtesy of the European Space Agency Amateur astronomers and stargazers are invited to the...
Mar 26, 2025


Dark Hedges announcement marks new chapter for famed Co Antrim attraction
Pupils from Armoy Primary School (Armoy), Bushvalley Primary School (Stranocum) and St Olcan’s Primary School (Armoy) with Causeway Coast...
Mar 25, 2025


Connect with nature this Spring for your own good
The Woodand Trust says woods teeming with wildlife does wonders for your wellbeing. The sights, sounds and smells of life in our local...
Mar 23, 2025


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...
Mar 12, 2025


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 12, 2025


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, 2025


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 6, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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 2, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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...
Mar 1, 2025


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, 2025


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 26, 2025


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 25, 2025


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 24, 2025


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 23, 2025
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