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Avian Influenza housing order to come into force across Northern Ireland
Mandatory housing measures for all kept birds and poultry are to come into force across Northern Ireland (NI) from 00:01 on Monday 17...
Feb 12, 2025


Ballymena's eco-volunteers celebrated at Live Here Love Here Community Awards
L-R Chris Wood from Friends of ECOS, Alex Scullion from Friends of ECOS, Lynda Surgenor, Live Here Love Here Manager, Pat Barkman from...
Feb 9, 2025


Lidl strengthens international commitment to healthy and sustainable diets in partnership with WWF
Lidl is advancing its commitment to healthy and sustainable diets with ambitions to further align its product range with the Planetary...
Feb 8, 2025


Captive Bird Temporary Control Zone in place following initial results of Avian Influenza outside Magherafelt
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has introduced a 3km Captive Bird Temporary Control Zone (CBTCZ)...
Feb 7, 2025


FARMING | End of the slurry spreading closed period guidance
Ensure ground conditions are suitable before spreading slurry. The closed period for spreading slurry, is a condition of the Nutrient...
Feb 2, 2025


Muir marks first year with renewed commitment to balancing environmental & agricultural pressures
AFBI Freshwater scientist, Faye Shiels with DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured at the handover of the research vessel SALAR in...
Feb 2, 2025


Minister Muir visits storm hit forest
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir is pictured with John Joe O'Boyle - Forest Service NI Chief Executive surveying the damage and clean up...
Jan 31, 2025


Yellow warning issued for icy conditions in Northern Ireland
A yellow weather warning has been issued this morning for ice across Northern Ireland, with the Met Office advising icy patches may lead...
Jan 29, 2025


Extensive damage to NT gardens and estates across NI with over 10,000 trees downed at Mount Stewart alone
Damage from Storm Éowyn at Mount Stewart Storm Éowyn has caused extensive damage to gardens and estates cared for by the National Trust...
Jan 29, 2025


Zero emission pioneer Wrightbus unveils four new products
Zero emission bus pioneer Wrightbus today (Wednesday 29th January) are taking the wraps off four new EV products as it laid out its plans...
Jan 29, 2025


Farmers urged to protect water resources when spreading slurry
As the slurry closed season comes to an end, NI Water are reminding farmers to ensure that they protect water resources when spreading...
Jan 28, 2025


The Bushmills Inn achieves prestigious StaySmart accreditation for Sustainability Excellence
The Bushmills Inn is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the esteemed StaySmart accreditation, a recognition of its ongoing...
Jan 28, 2025


Yellow weather warning for strong winds associated with Storm Herminia
The scene on Craigs Road, Cullybackey following Storm Éowyn on Friday. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as a period of...
Jan 26, 2025


Weather warning issued for snow showers and icy conditions
A Met Office yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued today for Northern Ireland, advising snow showers and icy patches...
Jan 25, 2025


Yellow weather warning for snow and ice across Northern Ireland
A further yellow weather warning has been issued today by the Met Office for snow and ice impacting all counties in Northern Ireland. Icy...
Jan 24, 2025


USPCA urges pet and farmed animal owners to take precautions with Red Alert Weather Warning
The USPCA is urging pet and farmed animal owners across Northern Ireland to take immediate precautions as a red alert storm warning has...
Jan 23, 2025


Belfast International Airport expecting flights to be impacted due to Storm Éowyn
Belfast International Airport has issued a statement advising passengers that it expects flight to be impacted on Friday 24th January due...
Jan 23, 2025


RED weather warning issued with winds up to 100mph forecast for Northern Ireland
Ahead of Storm Éowyn’s arrival in Northern Ireland the Met Office has issued a Red Weather Warning advising very strong winds associated...
Jan 23, 2025


New £1 million DAERA survey vessel renamed in honour of unwavering champion for nature
M inister Muir is pictured with members of the Breen family at the renaming ceremony. Pictured (L-R) are Joe Breen (Jr), Louisa Breen,...
Jan 22, 2025


Agencies ready to respond to Storm Éowyn across Northern Ireland
Multi-agency preparations are underway to respond to any impacts as a result of Storm Éowyn, following a Met Office amber warning for...
Jan 22, 2025
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