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6 days ago
Tips for making the most efficient use of slurry as the closed period comes to an end
As the closed period ends there will be a balancing act for farmers to create space in slurry storage tanks while aiming to maximise the...


6 days ago
The Woodland Trust invites NI public to participate in consultation on Tree Protection Bill
Image: Michael Cooper/ WTML A public consultation on proposals for a Tree Protection Bill in Northern Ireland, brought forward by Peter...

7 days ago
Suspect case of notifiable Avian Flu found in commercial poultry premises in NI
Disease control measures have been initiated by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) following suspicion...


Feb 14
Exciting new arrivals at Belfast Zoo: Meet the new Meerkat family!
Photos: Alan Campbell Photography Belfast Zoo is delighted to announce the arrival of four new meerkats who moved into their new habitat...


Feb 12
Avian Influenza housing order to come into force across Northern Ireland
Mandatory housing measures for all kept birds and poultry are to come into force across Northern Ireland (NI) from 00:01 on Monday 17...


Feb 9
Ballymena's eco-volunteers celebrated at Live Here Love Here Community Awards
L-R Chris Wood from Friends of ECOS, Alex Scullion from Friends of ECOS, Lynda Surgenor, Live Here Love Here Manager, Pat Barkman from...


Feb 8
Lidl strengthens international commitment to healthy and sustainable diets in partnership with WWF
Lidl is advancing its commitment to healthy and sustainable diets with ambitions to further align its product range with the Planetary...

Feb 7
Captive Bird Temporary Control Zone in place following initial results of Avian Influenza outside Magherafelt
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has introduced a 3km Captive Bird Temporary Control Zone (CBTCZ)...


Jan 17
Ulster Wildlife urges nature lovers across Northern Ireland to help bring it back in 2025
Male barn owl with its distinctive heart-shaped face in a local woodland in December 2024. Image: Ronald Surgenor Northern Ireland’s...


Jan 13
National Trust shares ambitions to make its biggest ever contribution to nature recovery
Views of Belfast City from Divis The National Trust is marking its 130th birthday by unveiling hugely ambitious plans for the next decade...


Dec 14, 2024
Translink plants 30,000 native trees to support urgent need for afforestation in Northern Ireland
Ian Morrow, Network Assurance & Safety Manager, Translink and Suzanne Sinclair, Translink’s Biodiversity Manager Celebrating National...


Dec 6, 2024
Mid and East Antrim councillors told seaweed is causing a 'stink' for coastal residents
Rotting seaweed at the seafront is causing a stink for Carrickfergus residents, Mid and East Antrim councillors have been told. Speaking...


Nov 26, 2024
Angling clubs call for action after shocking fish kill figures revealed
Gareth Cooper, the River Enhancement Officer for the Kells, Connor & Glenwherry Angling Club Local angling communities are raising alarms...


Nov 26, 2024
Belfast Zoo welcomes the arrival of a newborn Eastern black and white colobus monkey
Akinya, a baby Eastern black and white colobus monkey. (Image: Alan Campbell) Belfast Zoo is delighted to announce the birth of an...


Nov 22, 2024
3,500 fish killed in Co Antrim and no prosecution will be taken by NIEA
(L-R) Allen Flemming, Chairperson and David Kennedy, Development Officer of the Crumlin and District Angling Association on the Crumlin...


Nov 8, 2024
Exciting new arrivals: Emus now at Belfast Zoo!
Belfast Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of two magnificent emus to the newly expanded Animals of Australia habitat. The emus,...


Oct 23, 2024
Illegal bird of prey killing must end, urges RSPB Birdcrime report
RSPB Investigations: Two White-tailed Eagles found poisoned in the Antrim Hills outside Ballymena The Birdcrime report, which reviews...


Oct 22, 2024
Research vessel to aid monitoring of blue green algae on Lough Neagh
AFBI Freshwater scientist, Faye Shiels with DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured at the handover of the research vessel SALAR in...


Oct 21, 2024
It’s time to ban hunting wild mammals with dogs in Northern Ireland, says Blair
(L-R) Robbie Marsland (League Against Cruel Sports), Freddie the Fox, John Blair MLA (Alliance Party), and Nora Smith (USPCA). Image:...


Oct 17, 2024
Approval for Ballymena solar farm “the size of 93 football pitches” despite 72 objections
A planning application for a solar farm outside Ballymena was granted by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning Committee at a...
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