Agri-Business
‘Independent strategic review’ to examine future of NI’s agri-food sector
Northern Ireland Economy Minister Dianne Dodds has revealed intentions to launch an independent strategic review on the future of Northern...
DAERA
Agri-Business
Minister Lyons announces £840,000 for NI farm innovation projects
Seven groups across Northern Ireland have been awarded £840,000 to work with farmers in developing practical solutions to address problems...
Environment
NAP derogation applications and fertilisation account deadline extended in NI
The submission deadline for manure export records and NAP derogation applications and fertilisation accounts in Northern Ireland has been extended....
N.Ireland
Who is Gordon Lyons – NI’s new Agriculture Minister?
East Antrim MLA Gordon Lyons has taken charge of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs portfolio as Edwin...
Agri-Business
Department to seek legal changes for NI’s review of decisions process
The department cannot delegate decision-making responsibilities over schemes without legal changes, a senior civil servant has told Stormont’s Agriculture Committee....
Agri-Business
New Office for Environmental Protection appointments announced
Two important roles have been recently filled for Northern Ireland’s new Office for Environmental Protection (OEP). The Office for Environmental...
Agri-Business
Border staff pulled from Larne and Belfast ports over safety threats
Border staff have been pulled from checkpoints in Larne and Belfast following “serious concerns” for safety. Mid and East Antrim...
N.Ireland
Poots to stand down as Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister
Northern Ireland Minister for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Edwin Poots is to stand down from his...
Environment
Changes to NI’s Basic Payments to be implemented for 2021 scheme year
Changes to Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) entitlements will come into force from the 2021 scheme year, Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister...
N.Ireland
NI officials warn Westminster allocation could stall future rural development schemes
The loss of rural development programme funding from Northern Ireland’s agriculture budget could impact DAERA’s ability to launch new rural...
Agri-Business
‘Resilience payment’ to be central to new NI farm support proposals
Civil servants in Northern Ireland have given the first official outline of how new farm support payments could look in...
Agri-Business
Straw importers advised of new rules for moving bales from GB to NI
Straw and hay importers will have to meet new rules when moving bales from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, the...
N.Ireland
Treasury refuses to replace £15.3 million EU TB fund for Northern Ireland
Westminster has refused to step in to replace a £15.3 million EU fund ring-fenced for TB eradication efforts in Northern Ireland,...
Agri-Business
FBIS Tier 1 funding doubled to £15 million
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has doubled funding for the latest tranche of Tier 1 of the Farm Business...
Arable
Poots calls on GB counterparts to take step in over soil and plant trade restrictions
Northern Ireland’s Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has called on his counterparts in the rest of the UK to take action...
Beef
BVD inspections ‘step in the right direction’
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has welcomed new inspections to crack down on BVD animal retention as a “step in the...
N.Ireland
NI to provide vaccination centre transport for isolated rural dwellers
Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots have announced plans to help the region’s most...
N.Ireland
McAleer: Farmers in the North could be left behind
Farmers and rural communities in the North could be left behind as the Republic moves ahead with implementing its €10.5...
