top of page

NEWS


The continued abuse of our rivers is unsustainable – Kells, Connor and Glenwherry Angling Club
Phil Mailey, Chariman of Kells, Connor and Glenwherry Angling Club. Local fishing clubs have expressed serious concerns at the amount of...
Jun 27, 2024


Council knows how to increase recycling but dithers around reducing bin size and 3 week collections
Cllr Timothy Gaston Mid and East Antrim councillors have been considering their response to a consultation on the future of recycling...
Jun 26, 2024


Swann urges DAERA Minister to reverse decision to axe animal welfare funding
Ulster Unionist MLA Robin Swann has called upon Stormont’s Agriculture and Environment Minister Andrew Muir to intervene and reverse a...
Jun 20, 2024


New XL Bully Dog safeguards to be introduced in Northern Ireland
Owners of XL Bully type dogs are urged to prepare for the first stage of new legal safeguards which will come into force on 5 July 2024....
Jun 17, 2024


Pollution incident kills hundreds of fish in Co Antrim
Fish kill on the Glenavy River, County Antrim A pollution incident that has killed hundreds of fish has been described as shocking by...
Jun 13, 2024


More than 100 licensed XL bullies in Mid and East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim has 106 licensed XL bully breed dogs, councillors have been told. A report presented to the borough council’s...
May 28, 2024


Minister Muir visits world leading Bioenergy plant in Ballymena
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured during his visit to the Stream BioEnergy Tully Biogas plant, Ballymena with Kevin Fitzduff Co-Founder...
May 22, 2024


Minister praises work of NI Agri-Rural Health Forum
Pictured with Dr Rebecca Orr, Chair of the Northern Ireland Agri Rural Health Forum, Health Minister Robin Swann, Simon Best, Ambassador...
May 16, 2024


DAERA Minister Andrew Muir previews Balmoral Show
Pedigree breeder Pat McAreavey (L) shows off his award-winning Ballinderry Dexters to Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister...
May 14, 2024


Local angling clubs voice “taken away by DAERA overnight”
Gareth Cooper: River Enhancement Officer for Kells, Connor and Glenwherry Angling Club. Local fishing clubs have expressed serious...
May 14, 2024


BSE case in Scotland will not impact Northern Ireland’s Negligible Risk status
Image: Anne Kelly Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has provided reassurance that the discovery of a case of classical Bovine Spongiform...
May 10, 2024


Minister takes action on single use vapes with introduction of ban
Northern Ireland is set to ban the sale and supply of single use vapes by April 2025, in a bid to stop five million single use vapes...
May 2, 2024


Over a quarter of Hen Harriers lost from Northern Ireland skies
Hen Harrier (Image: Pete Morris) The enigmatic ‘sky-dancing’ Hen Harriers are a rare sight in most places throughout the UK, especially...
Apr 8, 2024


Executive committed to taking action to protect Lough Neagh
First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Minister of the department of Agriculture, Environment...
Mar 28, 2024


New safeguarding measures for XL Bully breed type dogs to be introduced
Safeguarding the public is the primary concern of DAERA Minister Andrew Muir, as he announced his intention to introduce new safety...
Mar 5, 2024


Farmers think Climate Change is already having a local impact
More frequent heavy rainfall events, increasing numbers of storms and more eratic weather patterns are just some of the examples of...
Feb 23, 2024


Stopping animal cruelty should be a priority for all – Muir
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured with USPCA CEO Nora Smith during his visit to the USPCA offices in Newry on Tuesday. In his first...
Feb 11, 2024


Minister Muir pledges urgent action on Lough Neagh
DAERA's Deputy Chief Fisheries Officer Arthur Niven (left) and DAERA Minister Andrew Muir chat at Ballyronan Marina. DAERA Minister...
Feb 8, 2024


Unlock potential with Agriculture Apprenticeships at CAFRE
Matthew Graham, Fivemiletown, Ryan Elliott, Tempo, and Angus Elliott, Ballinamallard were congratulated on achieving their Level 2...
Feb 1, 2024


Councillors updated on MEA village projects including new greenway between Cullybackey and Galgorm
A Mid and East Antrim councillor has called for the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to “take responsibility” for greenway maintenance...
Jan 24, 2024
bottom of page





