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Results revealed for Northern Ireland’s most recent Agricultural Census
The results from the 2023 Agricultural Census for Northern Ireland were released recently by the Department of Agriculture, Environment...
Jan 20, 2024
Swann hits out against proposals to reduce TB compensation rates
Ulster Unionist MLA Robin Swann has criticised a proposal to cut the compensation paid for cattle removed under the bovine Tuberculosis...
Jan 20, 2024
Slurry Management Open Days for farmers and agricultural contractors
Farmers and agricultural contractors are invited to attend the College Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Slurry Management...
Jan 10, 2024
High air pollution forecast in Northern Ireland
The Department of Agticulture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) have advised that parts of Northern Ireland are expected to...
Jan 9, 2024
HMP Magilligan Native Tree Nursery grows with investment from the Dormant Accounts Fund
Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust (CCGHT) have been awarded funding of £93,414 over two years to continue to develop the native...
Jan 2, 2024
DAERA and USPCA urge the public to think carefully before buying a pet this Christmas
Gemma Daly, Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, DAERA with Fergus the dog and Nora Smith, CEO of the USPCA with Charlie the cat. Hundreds of...
Nov 6, 2023
Save Our Seas: £200,000 grants scheme returns to tackle marine litter
(L-R) Ruth Clarke and Chris Gourley announce launch of Marine Litter Grants 2023 The civic-pride campaign, Live Here Love Here, has...
Oct 15, 2023
Drinking Water Quality remains high across Northern Ireland– DWI report
The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) report for 2022 has once again found drinking water quality in Northern Ireland is of a high...
Oct 3, 2023
Plans lodged with MEA Council for ‘Inspection Buildings’ at port of Larne
A preliminary notice has been lodged with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the construction of three inspection buildings at the...
Oct 2, 2023
Larne Lough: No Gas Caverns and Friends of the Earth NI lose legal challenge
The High Court of Northern Ireland has today, Thursday 31 August, found against local campaigners No Gas Caverns and Friends of the Earth...
Aug 31, 2023
NIEA investigate report of fuel pollution in Braid River
River Braid, Ballymena, photographed by a local fisherman. The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) is investigating after...
Aug 3, 2023
DAERA confirms further positive test results for Avian Influenza in Co Antrim
The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has continued to confirm positive results for highly pathogenic...
Jul 28, 2023
North Coast bathing waters situation improves but caution still advised – DAERA
The red flag advice against bathing at Portstewart, Castlerock, Downhill and Benone beaches on the North Coast has now been removed,...
Jul 10, 2023
Public urged to be blue algae aware this summer
The public are being urged to remain vigilant and take extra care if visiting the north coast over the July holidays, particularly the...
Jul 7, 2023
Northern Ireland has seven new official bathing waters
Seven new official bathing water sites have been identified following a public review by DAERA. This means that sites will be monitored...
Jun 15, 2023
CAFRE’s Level II Agricultural Business Operations Course open for applications now
Bronagh Brennan from Rasharkin, Co Antrim who completed her Level 2 Agriculture Business Operations course in beef production at...
May 24, 2023
Co Antrim angler found guilty of fishing offences after being caught at Woodburn Reservoir
A County Antrim angler was found guilty of fishing offences and fined a total of £541 at Laganside Magistrates Court today. Aurel Ciurar...
May 23, 2023
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