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DAERA urges public to protect Northern Ireland’s marine wildlife with new coastal guidance
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is calling on the public to act...
May 23
Swann calls for greater support for Northern Ireland’s bee population amid DAERA staffing shortage
Northern Ireland’s Environment Minister is facing renewed pressure after confirming that his department is grappling with a shortage of...
May 23
Northern Ireland unveils ambitious animal welfare 10-point plan
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir is pictured on a visit to Dogs Trust Ballymena where he announced the...
May 22
DAERA warns landowners to control noxious weeds or face penalties
Common Ragwort The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has issued a formal reminder to farmers and...
May 17
Minister Muir unveils ‘Farming with Nature’ scheme to enhance sustainability in NI agriculture
DAERA Minister Muir is pictured at the Sustainable Agriculture Programme stand at the Balmoral Show to announce his intention to roll out...
May 15
Minister Andrew Muir launches first NI Food Action Plan at Balmoral Show
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir and local chef Paula McIntyre are pictured launching the NI Food Strategy Framework’s two-year Action Plan on...
May 14
Farmers urged to submit Single Applications by deadline to avoid penalties
Farmers across Northern Ireland are being reminded to submit their Single Applications by midnight on 15 May, as the Department of...
May 11
‘Stop before someone is injured or killed’: Authorities issue urgent wildfire warning across NI
Northern Ireland authorities have issued a stark warning to the public as the risk of wildfires intensifies during a spell of warm and...
May 9
Seven new bathing water sites identified for Northern Ireland in 2025
In a significant boost for Northern Ireland’s coastal and inland recreational offerings, DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has announced the...
May 6
Public urged to act safely and responsibly to reduce wildfire risk
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir thanked firefighters and NIFRS support...
May 5
Northern Ireland to lift avian influenza housing measures
In a significant development for poultry farmers and bird keepers across Northern Ireland, DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has confirmed that...
May 2
Robin Swann MP presses Minister Muir over lack of Bee Inspector in Northern Ireland
South Antrim MP Robin Swann has called on Environment Minister Andrew Muir MLA to explain why no steps have been taken to secure a Bee...
May 1
Ministers visit innovativetree nursery at Magilligan Prison
Justice Minister Naomi Long and Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir are pictured with Aisling Gribbin from...
Apr 26
Prisoners plant roots for native trees at Magilligan Nursery
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir and Justice Minister Naomi Long were welcomed to Magilligan Tree Surgery by (L-R) Causeway Coast & Glens...
Apr 25
Northern Ireland launches first Blue Carbon Action Plan to combat climate change and biodiversity loss
Pictured with Minister Muir at Mount Stewart in Co Down as he launched Northern Ireland’s first Blue Carbon Action Plan are (L-R) Robert...
Apr 24
North Antrim MLA slams DAERA Minister for slashed funding to local agricultural shows
Colin Crawford MLA has voiced profound disappointment at the significant reduction in financial support from the Department of...
Apr 21
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
Malting barley makes a return to Northern Ireland
CAFRE Crops development adviser Leigh McClean pictured with East Down Farmers Co-op members and Malting Barley growers Alan Cleland and...
Mar 22
CAFRE students attend NIFDA Conference
Attending the NISCA Conference DAERA Minister Muir with CAFRE BSc (Hons) Degree in Food Business Management students Sarah McKeegan...
Mar 12
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
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