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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


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 20, 2025


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 19, 2025


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, 2025


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 16, 2025


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...
Feb 15, 2025


Weight of our waste: 20,775 tonnes collected in Mid and East Antrim in three month period
(L-R) Aoife McCrory, Waste & Pollution Solutions Coordinator and Eric Randall, Chief Executive, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful Most...
Feb 15, 2025


Exciting new arrivals at Belfast Zoo: Meet the new Meerkat family!
Photos: Alan Campbell Photography Belfast Zoo is delighted to announce the arrival of four new meerkats who moved into their new habitat...
Feb 14, 2025


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
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