top of page

NEWS


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


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
bottom of page
