N.Ireland
Half of NI farms impacted by inheritance tax changes – DAERA
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has said that around half of all farms in Northern Ireland,...
Minister Andrew Muir
N.Ireland
Muir urges NI farmers to opt in to Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland Andrew Muir is reminding farmers that the deadline is approaching...
N.Ireland
Muir confirms several re-appointments to AFBI board
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland Andrew Muir has announced the re-appointment of several members to...
N.Ireland
DAERA minister clarifies future of Farm Support Programme
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has provided clarity on his plans for the Farm...
N.Ireland
Muir launches survey on NI School Milk Scheme
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister in Northern Ireland Andrew Muir has today (Wednesday, November 20) launched a...
N.Ireland
Muir: Independent review to strengthen environmental governance
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has today (Tuesday, November 19) announced an independent review to strengthen...
N.Ireland
Pressure builds to have Farm Welfare Bill introduced at Stormont
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir, has been asked to endorse the introduction of...
N.Ireland
DAERA extends CNCC chair and deputy chair application deadline
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has extended the deadline for applications for a new chair and...
N.Ireland
Research vessel to monitor blue green algae on Lough Neagh
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that a research vessel will help in the monitoring...
Agri-Business
Muir pledges continued support for NI pig industry
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has committed to address challenges in the Northern Ireland pig industry....
N.Ireland
NI farmers reminded to ‘opt-in’ to Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme
Beef farmers in Northern Ireland are being reminded that they must ‘opt-in’ to the Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme (BCR) on...
N.Ireland
Muir clarifies strategy to reduce ammonia emissions in NI
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, has clarified the strategy that will be used to reduce ammonia...
N.Ireland
Funding allocated to five peatland restoration projects
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has awarded £2.7 million to five not-for-profit organisations to undertake peatland...
N.Ireland
New NI Farm Safety Partnership Action Plan launched
The latest Farm Safety Partnership Action Plan for Northern Ireland has been officially launched today (Monday, October 7). The three-year...
N.Ireland
Muir pays tribute to vets during BVA dinner speech
Northern Ireland’s Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, paid tribute to the veterinary industry during his keynote...
N.Ireland
DAERA to host community meetings on Lough Neagh
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is set to host a series of meetings focused on the...
N.Ireland
BVA to continue to fight to secure vet medicines in NI
Last night (Wednesday, October 2), president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA), Dr. Elizabeth Mullineaux reaffirmed the association’s commitment to...
N.Ireland
NI Environmental Improvement Plan published
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, has welcomed the approval of Northern Ireland’s Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP)...
