Environment
Poots chairs first meeting of Green Growth Inter-Ministerial Group
Northern Ireland Environment Minister Edwin Poots today chaired the first meeting of the region’s new Green Growth Inter-Ministerial Group today...
DAERA
N.Ireland
Other cases suspected as H5N8 is confirmed in second NI commercial flock
Northern Ireland’s chief veterinary officer, Dr. Robert Huey, has warned the department is testing “a number of” other suspected cases...
N.Ireland
80,000 birds to be culled as H5N8 is confirmed in NI commercial flock
Northern Ireland’s chief vet has confirmed that highly-pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), subtype H5N8 has been found in a poultry flock...
Agri-Business
Ag Committee chairman calls for support for food traders caught up in Brexit disruption
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer has called for freight companies and food importers to receive support to meet customs requirements...
N.Ireland
Temporary Control Zone introduced following second suspected avian influenza outbreak
Northern Ireland’s chief veterinary officer has introduced further heightened biosecurity measures following a second suspected outbreak of highly-pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI...
N.Ireland
Avian influenza suspected on second NI poultry farm
Cases of highly-pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N8) are suspected on a second Northern Ireland poultry farm. It follows the suspicion...
Environment
DAERA launches index to measure NI public’s engagement with environment
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots has announced the launch of a new index to measure the...
Agri-Business
DAERA port protocol outlines new measures for GB to NI agri-food traders
Two guides published by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) aim to help traders navigate new procedures...
N.Ireland
Bird cull zone introduced in NI following detection of Avian Influenza in commercial flock
Northern Ireland’s chief veterinary officer Dr. Robert Huey has initiated disease control measures, including a bird cull zone, following suspicion...
Agri-Business
DAERA to run EU Exit awareness event next week
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is encouraging agri-food businesses and traders to take part in its...
Agri-Business
2020 NI Agricultural Census reflects challenging year for farming
Most of the main agricultural sectors in Northern Ireland scaled back in 2020, reflecting a yet another challenging year for...
Arable
DAERA publishes results of the June 2020 Agricultural Census
The final results of the June 2020 Agricultural Census have been released today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and...
Agri-Business
Agri-food research fund now open for applications
An all-island agri-food research programme has opened for applications from public research institutions in Northern Ireland. The programme will support...
Agri-Business
DAERA to launch pilot payment scheme for protein crops
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture has announced plans to launch a pilot payment scheme for local growers to produce protein...
Agri-Business
£292.7 million issued in Direct Payments in NI
More than 99% of farmers in Northern Ireland have received their full Direct Payment for 2020, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots...
Environment
Poots announces £4 Million Small Woodland Grant Scheme
A new £4 million grant scheme that aims to encourage Northern Irish landowners to plant their own native woodlands, has...
Agri-Business
Latest round of EFS agreements issued
Approximately 160 Higher and 370 Wider offers will be issued as part of the fourth tranche of the Environmental Farming...
Agri-Business
New board member appointed to the Livestock and Meat Commission
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced the appointment of a new board member to the Livestock and...
