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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


Co Antrim farmer sentenced at Antrim Court
Maurice Rainey (62), Church Road, Randalstown, Antrim was sentenced at Antrim Court today, (Friday 20 September 2024) of six charges of...
Sep 20, 2024


Muir supports campaign to help combat illegal breeding and smuggling of puppies
Minister Muir is pictured with representatives from the Paws for Thought group on a recent visit to Larne Harbour to hear about the...
Sep 11, 2024


“DAERA petulance at its worst” – North Antrim MP backs local fishing club after fishery refusal
The Kells, Connor and Glenwherry Angling Club River Enhancement Officer Gareth Cooper and TUV North Antrim MP Jim Allister. North Antrim...
Sep 10, 2024


Belfast Grand Central Station can revolutionise how we travel – Muir
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir is greeted by Chris Conway, Translink Group Chief Executive at Grand Central Station in Belfast. The new Grand...
Sep 8, 2024


Finishing the remaining lambs this autumn
It is the time of year again when farmers with later lambing lowland flocks must consider the options for their remaining lambs.
Sep 5, 2024


Steps for a successful Autumn reseed
Grass seed being sown. For many farmers, there have been limited opportunities for reseeding to be completed throughout the spring and...
Sep 4, 2024


New NI legislation that criminalises the abduction of cats and dogs welcomed
In a significant move to protect animal welfare, the Pet Abduction Act 2024 has come into effect today (August 24) across Northern...
Aug 24, 2024


Disappointment as DAERA refuses major salmon and trout hatchery initiative on Co Antrim river
The Kells, Connor and Glenwherry Angling Club have expressed serious disappointment at the refusal by DAERA of a major initiative aimed...
Aug 22, 2024


Minister commits to new Farming with Nature Package
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's visit to Stephen Alexander's farm in Groomsport with Réamaí Mathers and Stephen. On a recent visit, DAERA...
Aug 21, 2024


Minister Muir plants first tree in Woodland Renewal project at Ulster Folk Museum
(L-R) Kathryn Thomson, Chief Executive, National Museums NI; Aaron ward, Director of Public Engagement, National Museums NI; and Andrew...
Aug 18, 2024


Noisy pets cause headaches for neighbours – top noise complaint in Co Antrim
Barking dogs were the cause of more than 400 noise complaints reported to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council between 1 April 2022...
Aug 10, 2024


£450K initiative launched to explore solutions to tackle Blue Green Aglae
Image captured by Colleen Webb of the extent of the Blue Green Algae that has moving down the River Bann at Toome from Lough Neagh...
Aug 5, 2024


Rathlin is an ecotourism example for us all – Muir
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir is pictured with representatives from RSPBNI at RSPB Seabird Centre at the West on Rathlin Island (L-R)...
Jul 29, 2024


No “quick fixes” but Executive approval for 37-point Lough Neagh Report & Action Plan a “first step”
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir on a recent visit to Lough Neagh, and an aerial image captured recently by PSNI Air Support of the blue-green...
Jul 18, 2024


New XL Bully Dog safeguards now in force in Northern Ireland
Owners of XL Bully dogs are reminded that from today, the first stage of new legal safeguards are now in force. Whilst it remains legal...
Jul 5, 2024


Muir takes action on water quality and Lough Neagh
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has announced 20 actions his Department will take...
Jul 2, 2024


Waste management company rejects DAERA bin collection plans stating it will cost the ratepayer £1bn
A Stormont overhaul of Northern Ireland bin collections will cost ratepayers £1 billion, it is claimed. Waste management firm Re-Gen says...
Jun 27, 2024
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