N.Ireland
More than £380,000 has been allocated to 16 water quality projects in Northern Ireland, including 11 within the Lough Neagh catchment.
Agriculture in Northern Ireland is confronting a set of new challenges, which continue to evolve at an ever quickening pace.
Environment
Work continues on finding solutions to blue-green algae in Lough Neagh with funding to four suppliers to progress to phase two of the SBRI.
Farmers For Action has requested agriculture and environment Minister Andrew Muir to arrange a meeting about Lough Neagh
A DUP MP has accused Sinn Féin of "abandoning Northern Ireland’s agri-food sector and kicking farmers when they’re down".
DUP MP Carla Lockhart said that Minister Muir must stop "pointing the finger of blame" solely at agriculture as he strives to save Lough Neagh
A new study has shown that a number of Irish lakes face a high potential threat of experiencing harmful algal bloom
A Co. Tyrone farmer pleaded guilty and was convicted at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court today...
The first confirmed report for blue-green algae in 2025 was received by the NIEA on April 2, for Martray Lough, Ballygawley, Co. Tyrone.
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir is urging the public to help monitor water quality in Northern Ireland.
The OEP has said that urgent action must be taken to better protect and restore Northern Ireland's key areas for nature
Minister for Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir chaired the second Lough Neagh Stakeholder forum.
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has announced the opening of the 2025 DAERA Postgraduate Research Studentship competition.
Representatives from Lough Neagh Partnership have met with MPs at Westminster to discuss future plans and to extend support for its recovery.
Stormont Ministers have met with the five bodies tasked with finding solutions to treat incidence of blue-green algae in Lough Neagh
The Department of Agriculture (DAERA) has announced that a research vessel will help monitor the blue green algae on Lough Neagh.
The Department of Agriculture (DAERA) is set to host a series of meetings focused on the efforts to address issues at Lough Neagh.
There is no reference to production agriculture at all within the recently published Stormont draft plan for government.
DAERA minister Andrew Muir has said the blue-green algae crisis at Lough Neagh is a "stark reminder" of the impact of climate change.
An East Derry MLA has called for better messaging from government departments and local councils about the current risks of blue-green algae.
A study by researchers at Queen's University Belfast (QUB) has confirmed Lough Neagh as hypertophic...
A £450,000 initiative has been launched in a bid to explore solutions to tackle the ongoing issue of blue-green algae in Lough Neagh.
Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture Andrew Muir visited a Monaghan farm, that is part of the ASSAP focused on improving water quality.
