Local angling clubs voice “taken away by DAERA overnight”
Gareth Cooper: River Enhancement Officer for Kells, Connor and Glenwherry Angling Club. Local fishing clubs have expressed serious...
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NEWS
May 10
BSE case in Scotland will not impact Northern Ireland’s Negligible Risk status
Image: Anne Kelly Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has provided reassurance that the discovery of a case of classical Bovine Spongiform...
May 2
Minister takes action on single use vapes with introduction of ban
Northern Ireland is set to ban the sale and supply of single use vapes by April 2025, in a bid to stop five million single use vapes...
Apr 8
Over a quarter of Hen Harriers lost from Northern Ireland skies
Hen Harrier (Image: Pete Morris) The enigmatic ‘sky-dancing’ Hen Harriers are a rare sight in most places throughout the UK, especially...
Mar 28
Executive committed to taking action to protect Lough Neagh
First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Minister of the department of Agriculture, Environment...
Mar 5
New safeguarding measures for XL Bully breed type dogs to be introduced
Safeguarding the public is the primary concern of DAERA Minister Andrew Muir, as he announced his intention to introduce new safety...
Feb 23
Farmers think Climate Change is already having a local impact
More frequent heavy rainfall events, increasing numbers of storms and more eratic weather patterns are just some of the examples of...
Feb 11
Stopping animal cruelty should be a priority for all – Muir
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured with USPCA CEO Nora Smith during his visit to the USPCA offices in Newry on Tuesday. In his first...
Feb 8
Minister Muir pledges urgent action on Lough Neagh
DAERA's Deputy Chief Fisheries Officer Arthur Niven (left) and DAERA Minister Andrew Muir chat at Ballyronan Marina. DAERA Minister...
Feb 1
Unlock potential with Agriculture Apprenticeships at CAFRE
Matthew Graham, Fivemiletown, Ryan Elliott, Tempo, and Angus Elliott, Ballinamallard were congratulated on achieving their Level 2...
Jan 24
Councillors updated on MEA village projects including new greenway between Cullybackey and Galgorm
A Mid and East Antrim councillor has called for the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to “take responsibility” for greenway maintenance...
Jan 20
Results revealed for Northern Ireland’s most recent Agricultural Census
The results from the 2023 Agricultural Census for Northern Ireland were released recently by the Department of Agriculture, Environment...
Jan 20
Swann hits out against proposals to reduce TB compensation rates
Ulster Unionist MLA Robin Swann has criticised a proposal to cut the compensation paid for cattle removed under the bovine Tuberculosis...
Jan 10
Slurry Management Open Days for farmers and agricultural contractors
Farmers and agricultural contractors are invited to attend the College Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Slurry Management...
Jan 9
High air pollution forecast in Northern Ireland
The Department of Agticulture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) have advised that parts of Northern Ireland are expected to...
Jan 2
HMP Magilligan Native Tree Nursery grows with investment from the Dormant Accounts Fund
Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust (CCGHT) have been awarded funding of £93,414 over two years to continue to develop the native...
Nov 6, 2023
DAERA and USPCA urge the public to think carefully before buying a pet this Christmas
Gemma Daly, Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, DAERA with Fergus the dog and Nora Smith, CEO of the USPCA with Charlie the cat. Hundreds of...
Oct 15, 2023
Save Our Seas: £200,000 grants scheme returns to tackle marine litter
(L-R) Ruth Clarke and Chris Gourley announce launch of Marine Litter Grants 2023 The civic-pride campaign, Live Here Love Here, has...
Oct 3, 2023
Drinking Water Quality remains high across Northern Ireland– DWI report
The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) report for 2022 has once again found drinking water quality in Northern Ireland is of a high...
Oct 2, 2023
Plans lodged with MEA Council for ‘Inspection Buildings’ at port of Larne
A preliminary notice has been lodged with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the construction of three inspection buildings at the...
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