N.Ireland
‘Stop before someone is injured or killed’ – Muir on wildfires
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) and Police Service of...
Minister Andrew Muir
N.Ireland
Lakeland concerns over pace and direction of policy for NI dairy
Lakeland Dairies has voiced its “serious concerns” about the pace and direction of political policy in relation to the Northern...
N.Ireland
Reminder: Deadline looms for NI Single Applications
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has encouraged farm businesses to act now and submit their Single...
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Bird flu: Northern Ireland to lift housing order for poultry
The Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has announced that the compulsory bird flu housing measures for...
N.Ireland
Public consultation on NI Nutrients Action Programme
Minister for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Andrew Muir, has announced the launch of a public...
N.Ireland
Farm fatalities ‘remain stubbornly high’ – Muir
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has said that farm fatalities are still “stubbornly high”, especially when...
N.Ireland
Public urged to help reduce wildfire risk in NI
The public are being urged to act responsibly when enjoying the countryside in Northern Ireland during this week’s good weather...
N.Ireland
‘Blueprint’ to eradicate TB in Northern Ireland published
The Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir today (Tuesday, April 15) published the bovine tuberculosis (TB) steering...
N.Ireland
Firefighters continue to battle wildfires in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has confirmed that firefighters are continuing to deal with wildfires. The service’s...
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Public asked to help monitor NI water quality
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir is urging the public to help monitor water quality in Northern...
N.Ireland
NI firefighters tackle 146 gorse fires in 3-day period
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has been called out to 146 gorse fires since Thursday (April 3)....
N.Ireland
Future investment in nature and biodiversity to involve sustainable agri
Banks and financial institutions view sustainable agriculture as their route to investment in nature and biodiversity. This was one of...
N.Ireland
Stormont comes together to support women in agriculture
A motion calling for greater female representation in Northern Ireland’s agriculture sector has received support from across the Northern Ireland...
N.Ireland
DAERA sets up science advisory group
The Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the establishment of an independent science advisory group. DAERA...
N.Ireland
Suckler Cow Scheme for NI farmers to open next week
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has announced that the new Suckler Cow Scheme for farmers in...
N.Ireland
DAERA announces opening of Business Sustainability Groups
Minister for Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, has announced the opening of the Business Sustainability Groups (BSGs), part...
N.Ireland
Muir welcomes launch of pesticides action plan in UK
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has welcomed the publication of the UK Pesticides National Action Plan...
N.Ireland
Calls for immediate cull of TB-infected badgers in NI
Farmers for Action (FFA) is calling for an immediate cull of tuberculosis (TB) infected badgers in Northern Ireland with immediate...
