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Major peatland restoration project announced for Northern Ireland
RSPB NI Director Joanne Sherwood, Department of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir and RSPB NI Peatland...
Jul 26


DAERA pays tribute to colleague Vanessa Whyte as police continue murder probe
Murdered: Vanessa Whyte (centre) with Sara Rutledge and James Rutledge. Tributes have been paid to a respected veterinary officer and...
Jul 24


Muir urges action to boost equine welfare and traceability in Northern Ireland
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has called on equine establishment operators across Northern Ireland to act now and register their premises,...
Jul 22


Monitoring soil health on farms key to sustainable agriculture, says CAFRE
Monitoring and improving soil health is vital for sustainable food production, according to the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural...
Jul 16


DAERA launches interactive dashboard to track bathing water quality across Northern Ireland
Ballycastle, on the Antrim Coast, with ‘Excellent’ standard bathing water quality. (Image: Adhamh Connolly) The Department of...
Jul 12


High levels of blue-green algae detected at Rea’s Wood, Antrim Loughshore
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today confirmed elevated levels of blue-green algae at Rea’s...
Jul 10


Expert advisory group to review dog breeding regulations in Northern Ireland
Minister Muir is pictured with members of the Expert Advisory Group who will review Dog Breeding Regulations in Northern Ireland; (L-R)...
Jul 7


Muir secures Assembly backing to strengthen ban on mutilated pets imports into Northern Ireland
In a move hailed as a “significant step forward” for animal welfare in Northern Ireland, Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs...
Jul 1


DAERA Minister welcomes 62.5% surge in Northern Ireland farm incomes for 2024
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has released provisional figures for 2024 indicating a substantial...
Jun 26


Northern Ireland launches consultation on first Climate Action Plan
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has launched a 16-week public consultation on Northern...
Jun 22


DAERA urges Northern Ireland livestock keepers to switch to ‘XI’ tags before 30 June 2025
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has issued a final reminder to all livestock keepers across Northern...
Jun 6


County Antrim farmer fined for polluting river resulting in death of fish
A County Antrim farmer has been fined £1,500 following a serious pollution incident that resulted in the death of fish and contamination...
Jun 6


Northern Ireland Executive approves new Dilapidation Bill to tackle derelict sites
A major step forward in tackling the problem of derelict buildings and neglected land has been confirmed, following Executive approval of...
Jun 6


Minister Muir seeks public views on puppy and kitten sales in Northern Ireland
The Minister for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Andrew Muir , has launched a public consultation...
Jun 2


Northern Ireland joins UK-wide single-use vape ban: A win for health and nature from 1 June 2025
A landmark ban on single-use vapes has come into effect today across the United Kingdom, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s efforts...
Jun 1


Farmers demand withdrawal of NAP Proposals: “Minister must listen or go,” says TUV MLA
Councillor Christopher Jamieson, Timothy Gaston MLA, Mel Lucas and Councillor Allister Kyle at Wednesday’s event. TUV MLA Timothy Gaston ...
May 31


County Antrim feed firm convicted for breach of animal feeding regulations
Ballymena Court A County Antrim-based animal feed company has been convicted at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court for breaching strict animal...
May 28


Muir calls for tax relief to protect Northern Ireland’s farming future
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA has called on Defra Minister Steve Reed MP to ask the UK Treasury for a “mitigating measure that...
May 28


Avian Influenza Prevention Measures to end in Northern Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the lifting of the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone...
May 27


North Antrim MLA warns Nutrient Action Plan threatens family farms
Inset: North Antrim MLA Colin Crawford In a stark warning to policymakers, North Antrim MLA Colin Crawford has branded the proposed...
May 23
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