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Antrim and Newtownabbey Council questions DAERA’s kitten register plan
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has raised concerns about the potential introduction of a kitten register, warning of...
Aug 30, 2025


DAERA Minister Andrew Muir champions conservation and community on Rathlin Island
Minister Muir is pictured with Professor Justin Magee, Future Island-Island, Charlie Bosanquet, LIFE Raft, Marina McMullan, Chair of...
Aug 29, 2025


Positive steps for local rivers as DAERA Minister visits Kilgad hatchery
Representatives of Kells, Connor & Glenwherry Angling Club, along with local schoolchildren welcomed DAERA Minister Andrew Muir to view...
Aug 28, 2025


Northern Ireland farmer convicted of multiple water pollution offences affecting Clady River
The Clady River, Portglenone In a stark reminder of the environmental risks posed by agricultural practices, a farmer from County Down...
Aug 27, 2025


DAERA Minister applauds Wrightbus’ role in net-zero transport revolution
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured with Wrightbus Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Director Sarah Schafer and Dr. Andy Harris,...
Aug 27, 2025


DAERA announces new rules for transporting animals to shows and exhibitions
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed changes to animal transport policy which will come...
Aug 25, 2025


Be aware of bathing water advice over bank holiday weekend, warns DAERA Minister
People heading to Northern Ireland’s beaches and lakes this bank holiday are being urged to follow official bathing water advice, as...
Aug 23, 2025


NIEA urges vigilance following sighting of Asian hornet in Cork
The invasive Asian Hornet Members of the public are being urged to remain vigilant following a confirmed sighting of the invasive Asian...
Aug 18, 2025


Kells Angling Club gains cross-party backing in high-stakes hatchery campaign
The declining Dollaghan Trout (All images: Kells, Connor & Glenwherry Angling Club) A County Antrim angling club has secured backing from...
Aug 17, 2025


Final call for farmers to register for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme before upcoming deadline
Farm businesses in County Antrim and across Northern Ireland are being urged to register for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS)...
Aug 14, 2025


Cranswick Ballymena secures approval in landmark £19M UK pork export deal with Mexico
Cranswick’s factory site in Cullybackey, Ballymena Cranswick Country Foods in Ballymena is set to benefit from a major new UK trade...
Aug 4, 2025


DAERA warns bird keepers to remain alert as avian influenza cases confirmed
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has issued a renewed warning to all poultry and bird keepers in...
Aug 2, 2025


Farmers are urged to apply for Farming with nature Transition Scheme before deadline
Time running out to secure funding for biodiversity-friendly farm projects under DAERA’s Sustainable Agriculture Programme Farmers across...
Jul 27, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025
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