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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
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
NI Council calls on Environment Minister to change XL Bully law to allow rehoming
A Northern Ireland council has made a call for change on XL Bullies legislation to allow the dogs to be rehomed from sanctuaries. A...
Feb 7
Ballymena catering supplies company fined £2,000
A County Antrim company was fined a total of £2,000 at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on 27 November 2024 for breaches of packaging waste...
Nov 29, 2024
Angling clubs call for action after shocking fish kill figures revealed
Gareth Cooper, the River Enhancement Officer for the Kells, Connor & Glenwherry Angling Club Local angling communities are raising alarms...
Nov 26, 2024
XL Bully owners urged to take action now to avoid their pet being seized
XL Bully owners have only five weeks left to apply for an exemption certificate to avoid their dog being seized and facing court action,...
Nov 26, 2024
3,500 fish killed in Co Antrim and no prosecution will be taken by NIEA
(L-R) Allen Flemming, Chairperson and David Kennedy, Development Officer of the Crumlin and District Angling Association on the Crumlin...
Nov 22, 2024
Muir launches surveys on the School Milk Subsidy Scheme amid decline in participation
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has called upon schools and parents to participate in a new survey on the...
Nov 20, 2024
DAERA urges the NI poultry sector to prepare as Avian Flu confirmed in England
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is urging all bird keepers in Northern Ireland to prepare for the...
Nov 6, 2024
MEA Council fails in bid to get backing from Stormont to issue fines to local residents
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has failed in a bid to get backing from Stormont to issue fixed penalties for bins blocking streets....
Nov 1, 2024
Minister Muir announces the 2024 Bathing Water Results
Ballygally, County Antrim Northern Ireland’s bathing waters continued to perform well in 2024 despite the rather gloomy, wet summer. All...
Oct 29, 2024
Research vessel to aid monitoring of blue green algae on Lough Neagh
AFBI Freshwater scientist, Faye Shiels with DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured at the handover of the research vessel SALAR in...
Oct 22, 2024
Minister Muir visits Ballymena based businesses
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA pictured with NIFDA Executive Director Michael Bell and Cranswick Country Foods Technical Manager Kathryn...
Oct 16, 2024
DAERA awards £4m to slurry project aimed at reducing excess phosphorous
Minister Muir is pictured with Jack Blakiston Houston at BH Estates. BH Estates has been awarded £4million over three years to help...
Oct 14, 2024
Muir announces launch of the Farming for the Generations Pilot Scheme
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir MLA is pictured with Kevin Doherty, Chief Executive Officer of Rural...
Oct 9, 2024
Muir announces £2.6 million funding for Antrim and Newtownabbey to extend home recycling service
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir with Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Neil Kelly Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural...
Oct 4, 2024
Together we can find solutions to Lough Neagh – Muir
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir pictured with a range of stakeholders on the shores of Lough Neagh where...
Oct 4, 2024
DAERA highlights need for vigilance following BTV case in Wales
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has urged all farmers to exercise vigilance and to source animals...
Sep 28, 2024
Post-Brexit inspection facilities at Port of Larne approved by Mid & East Antrim Council
The proposed development of new post-Brexit inspection facilities at the Port of Larne has been permitted by Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Sep 24, 2024
Rural Crime Partnership launch Rural Crime Awareness Week 2024
(L-R) DAERA Minister Andrew Muir, PSNI Constable Emma Smith, PSNI Rural Crime Lead Superintendent Johnston McDowell, Department of...
Sep 21, 2024
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