N.Ireland
Herd keepers are being reminded that the threshold for applying BVD herd restrictions is to reduce from next month.
Northern Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is to reopen the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme for a final phase.
Farmers in Northern Ireland need "greater clarity" on what supports are available to them at this time the UFU president has warned.
Minister Andrew Muir appointed Sara McCracken to serve as interim chair of the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside (CNCC).
In March 2020, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) launched a key forestry development project.
Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has published the eighth Rural Needs Annual Monitoring Report 2024-2025.
Northern Ireland Minister Andrew Muir cited "resource constraints" for lack of additional tractor training for teens.
Dairy
Minister Andrew Muir has commended the "cutting-edge research and technology" being used in the farming sector during his visit to the Netherlands.
Dual access to markets in the EU and Britain is a huge advantage for NI agri-food producers, according to Minister Andrew Muir.
A final reminder to claim payment has been issued to participants in the Farming with Nature Transition Scheme in Northern Ireland.
This year a ‘Yellow’ or moderate wildfire risk will be deemed to exist across all areas that contain dead grasses, gorse and heather.
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir extended the public consultation for the draft Nature Recovery Strategy.
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being reminded of the upcoming deadline to apply for the Year 1 payment under the Suckler Cow Scheme.
The Department of Agriculture (DAERA) confirmed that payments have begun to farmers for year two of the Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) Scheme.
Minister for Agriculture has confirmed that the 2026 Single Application and Map Service is now open for NI farmers.
The Department of Agriculture (DAERA) is seeking to fill positions on the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside (CNCC)
Plans to strengthen the enforcement and regulation of water pollution in Northern Ireland have been announced.
Ministers Martin Heydon and Andrew Muir, have welcomed the alignment of horse traceability rules in Ireland and Northern Ireland
Agri-Business
The new cross border TB pilot project is a "logical" and "timely" move, according to the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA).
Beef
Minister Martin Heydon and Minister Andrew Muir today launched a pilot cooperation project to tackle bovine TB on a regional basis.
DAERA has issued a final call for views on a proposal to introduce mandatory electronic identification (EID) for newborn calves.
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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon and Minister for Agriculture,...
DAERA is seeking to appoint a chair and up to 18 members to the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside (CNCC).
