N.Ireland
Minister Muir visits Tyrone forest devastated by storms
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister, Andrew Muir, has visited Drum Manor Forest Park, in Cookstown,...
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N.Ireland
Bird Flu prevention zone introduced in Northern Ireland
An avian influenza (bird flu) prevention zone (AIPZ) is to be introduced in Northern Ireland, Minister for Agriculture Andrew Muir...
N.Ireland
Muir reaffirms ‘commitment’ to agriculture at UK conference
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has spoken at the 2025 Oxford Farming Conference, assuring delegates of his...
Agri-Business
BVD herd movement restrictions confirmed for Northern Ireland
Herd level movement restrictions are among measures being introduced to support the eradication of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) in Northern...
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,...
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...
