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System for NI agri-supports ‘no longer working’ – MLA
A leading Northern Ireland politician has called for Westminster to provide a separate support package for agriculture in the region....
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Just Transition Commission to be established in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Assembly decision to approve legislation to establish a Just Transition Commission has been hailed by Minister for...
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‘Serious contradictions’ in DAERA fertiliser and fuel supports – Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer has said ‘urgent clarity’ is needed regarding government support for fertiliser supply risks and rising...
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NI Assembly motion on producing biomethane from farm wastes welcomed
The vice chair of the Northern Ireland Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA) committee has welcomed the Assembly’s motion to...
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Concern NI consumers facing sharp hike in food prices due to fertiliser costs
Sinn Féin’s agriculture spokesperson Declan McAleer has warned that families across Northern Ireland could face sharp increases in food prices....
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UUP offers conditional support for Areas of Natural Constraint Bill
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has said it will support the Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) Bill from Sinn Féin...
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NI AERA Committee discusses bill to re-introduce ANC payments
The Northern Ireland Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA) committee has discussed a Private Members’ Bill, drawn up with the...
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Calls for re-introduction of NI Area of Natural Constraint scheme
Pressure is mounting to have Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) payments re-introduced in Northern Ireland. Leading this campaign is Stormont’s...
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Data gathering to ‘play a key role’ in NI agriculture for 2026 – AERA Committee
Three new schemes will dramatically increase the data-gathering capacity of agriculture in Northern Ireland throughout 2026. This is according to...
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Early 2026 launch expected for new £40m NI farm capital grant scheme
A new £40 million farm capital grant scheme for Northern Ireland will be launched during the early weeks of 2026....
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MLAs call for EU-UK talks to protect Northern Ireland’s animal health status
Momentum continues to build at Stormont surrounding the attainment of a workable animal health agreement involving London and Brussels. Speaking...
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UK and EU urged to ‘intensify efforts’ to provide clarity for NI agri-food sector
Political pressure is growing at Stormont to secure agreed post-Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland’s agri-food sector. Speaking in the...
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NAP independent forum urged to complete its work as quickly as possible
Northern Ireland’s Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) independent forum has been urged to complete its work as quickly as possible. This...
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MLA welcomes decision to retain 3ha minimum claim size in NI
Declan McAleer MLA has welcomed the decision by Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, to retain a...
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MLA welcomes decision to retain 3ha minimum farm size in NI
Declan McAleer MLA has welcomed the decision by Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, to retain 3ha...
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Farm budget changes are ‘taking money’ from farmers – MLA
Sinn Féin MLA Delcan McAleer has expressed feelings of uncertainty towards plans to increase the minimum farm support claim size...
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Minister Muir addresses issues of capital investment on farms
The issues of capital investment on farms and ammonia abatement measures have been addressed by Andrew Muir MLA, Northern Ireland’s...
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Progress made on extracting phosphorus from slurries – McAleer
Sinn Féin spokesperson for agriculture in Northern Ireland, MLA Declan McAleer, believes that progress has been made in developing systems...