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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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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