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DAERA: New suspected case of bluetongue virus under investigation in NI

N.Ireland

about 2 hours ago

DAERA: New suspected case of bluetongue virus under investigation in NI

Vets in Northern Ireland are investigating a new suspected bluetongue case in a cow on a farm near Greyabbey in Co. Down.

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Environment

2 days ago

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Higher plant diversity in agricultural grasslands increases yields with lower inputs of nitrogen...

NI farmers urged to 'opt into' Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme

N.Ireland

2 days ago

NI farmers urged to 'opt into' Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme

Farmers in Northern Ireland have been urged to opt into the latest phase of the Beef Carbon...

Cattle from Republic not to compete at 2025 Royal Ulster Winter Fair

N.Ireland

4 days ago

Cattle from Republic not to compete at 2025 Royal Ulster Winter Fair

The RUAS has confirmed that cattle from the Republic of Ireland will not be competing at the 2025 Winter Fair.

Suspected bluetongue in NI 'must serve as a wake-up call'

N.Ireland

5 days ago

Suspected bluetongue in NI 'must serve as a wake-up call'

The suspected cases of bluetongue in Northern Ireland "must serve as a wake-up call", a farm organisation has urged.

Agri-Business

6 days ago

Suspected bluetongue case 'hugely concerning'

The suspected case of bluetongue in Northern Ireland is "surprising and obviously hugely concerning".

Suspected bluetongue case 'hugely concerning'

Agri-Business

7 days ago

'Potentially serious implications': Heydon responds to bluetongue investigation in NI

Minister Martin Heydon said the news of a suspected bluetongue outbreak in Northern Ireland is "unwelcome".

'Potentially serious implications': Heydon responds to bluetongue investigation in NI

Agri-Business

7 days ago

Suspected cases of bluetongue being investigated in Co. Down

DAERA vets are investigating the suspicion of bluetongue virus at a holding near Bangor in Co. Down.

Suspected cases of bluetongue being investigated in Co. Down

Agri-Business

8 days ago

NI brucellosis compensation rates for December confirmed

DAERA has published the brucellosis compensation rates for Northern Ireland for December 2025.

NI brucellosis compensation rates for December confirmed

N.Ireland

9 days ago

Muir welcomes new Farm Sustainability Standards

New farm sustainability standards establish a legal framework for agricultural compliance and environmental stewardship in Northern Ireland.

Muir welcomes new Farm Sustainability Standards

N.Ireland

11 days ago

NI farmers urged to check BVD statuses to avoid herd closures

Animal Health and Welfare Northern Ireland (AHWNI) is encouraging farmers to check that all calves...

NI farmers urged to check BVD statuses to avoid herd closures

N.Ireland

11 days ago

DAERA being investigated over Belfast Lough sewage discharges

DAERA is among several authorities being investigated over the regulation of sewage discharges into Belfast Lough.

DAERA being investigated over Belfast Lough sewage discharges

N.Ireland

15 days ago

DAERA encourages growers to apply for NI Horticulture Pilot Scheme

The NI Horticulture Pilot Scheme is now open for applications, according to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

DAERA encourages growers to apply for NI Horticulture Pilot Scheme

N.Ireland

23 days ago

DAERA: Small Woodland Grant Scheme opens for applications

Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir confirmed the Small Woodland Grant Scheme is open for applications.

DAERA: Small Woodland Grant Scheme opens for applications

Agri-Business

24 days ago

Reduced threshold for BVD herd restrictions to take effect from December in NI

Herd keepers in Northern Ireland are being advised that from December 1, the threshold for applying...

Reduced threshold for BVD herd restrictions to take effect from December in NI

N.Ireland

25 days ago

AgriSearch seeks farmers for next phase of grasscheck programme

AgriSearch is planning to recruit a new group of farmers for its refreshed GrassCheck Farm Network in Northern Ireland.

AgriSearch seeks farmers for next phase of grasscheck programme

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

Muir reappoints members of nature conservation council

Minister for Environment Andrew Muir has reappointed three members of the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside (CNCC).

Muir reappoints members of nature conservation council

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

DAERA forecasts £56.3m bovine TB compensation spend in NI

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is projecting bovine TB compensation will reach over £56 million.

DAERA forecasts £56.3m bovine TB compensation spend in NI

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

UFU calls for 'full reset' of DAERA

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has today (Wednesday, November 5) said that it wants to see a...

UFU calls for 'full reset' of DAERA

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N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

DAERA: Housing order declared in NI to protect poultry from bird flu

DAERA has moved to introduce a "mandatory" housing order in Northern Ireland to protect poultry from bird flu.

DAERA: Housing order declared in NI to protect poultry from bird flu

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

Muir proposes independent NI environmental agency

Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir is seeking support to establish an independent environmental agency.

Muir proposes independent NI environmental agency

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

DAERA: Temporary Control Zones in Fermanagh after bird flu case

DAERA has confirmed a further suspected case of avian influenza (bird flu) in a poultry flock in Co. Fermanagh.

DAERA: Temporary Control Zones in Fermanagh after bird flu case

Opinion

about 1 month ago

Opinion: An all-island bTB eradication policy makes absolute sense

The confirmation that Dublin and Belfast have agreed to tackle the scourge of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) on an all-island basis makes sense

Opinion: An all-island bTB eradication policy makes absolute sense

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