AERA Committee

DAERA procedures ‘out-of-step’ with grassroots farming opinion

N.Ireland

DAERA procedures ‘out-of-step’ with grassroots farming opinion

There is a total disconnect between grassroots farming families in Northern Ireland and DAERA officials, Diana Armstrong has said.

Rising cost of NI Farm Sustainability Payment entitlements criticised

N.Ireland

Rising cost of NI Farm Sustainability Payment entitlements criticised

Farmers in Northern Ireland are expressing deep anger at increases in the cost of Farm Sustainability Payment entitlements over recent months.

NI AERA Committee chair: Food security ‘now a political priority’

N.Ireland

NI AERA Committee chair: Food security ‘now a political priority’

A leading politician has called on Westminster to introduce a fuel subsidy for farmers in Northern Ireland to bolster food security.

AD could ‘take away fear associated with de-stocking’ among NI farmers

N.Ireland

AD could ‘take away fear associated with de-stocking’ among NI farmers

Robbie Butler MLA recognises the concerns of Northern Irish farmers regarding the possibility of de-stocking herds into the future.