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Minister Andrew Muir

Muir opens consultation on draft NI nature strategy

N.Ireland

8 days ago

Muir opens consultation on draft NI nature strategy

Members of the public have been asked to share their views on a draft Nature Recovery Strategy for Northern Ireland.

Farmers' views sought on DAERA plans for EID tags on calves

N.Ireland

13 days ago

Farmers' views sought on DAERA plans for EID tags on calves

A public consultation is open on proposals to introduce mandatory electronic identification (EID) for newborn cattle in Northern Ireland.

Financial support for pre-movement testing in NI bluetongue control zone

Agri-Business

20 days ago

Financial support for pre-movement testing in NI bluetongue control zone

Some financial support will be provided for the pre-movement testing of high-risk animals out of the current bluetongue TCZ.

DAERA minister opens fund to improve water quality

N.Ireland

21 days ago

DAERA minister opens fund to improve water quality

The 2026/2027 call for applications to the Water Quality Improvement Strand of the Environmental Challenge Fund Competition is open.

DAERA launches public consultation on next stage of river basin plan

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

DAERA launches public consultation on next stage of river basin plan

DAERA has launched a six-month public consultation on its assessment of the Significant Water Management Issues affecting NI groundwaters.

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

DAERA to introduce EID tagging for newborn cattle in NI

DAERA has launched a public consultation on plans to introduce mandatory EID tagging for newborn cattle in Northern Ireland.

DAERA to introduce EID tagging for newborn cattle in NI

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

DAERA unveils new rural data hub to support future policymaking

DAERA has launched the Rural Data Hub today (Monday, December 15), which is a new online resource that gathers "rural-specific data."

DAERA unveils new rural data hub to support future policymaking

Agri-Business

about 2 months ago

New suspected case of bluetongue under investigation in Co. Down

A new suspected case of bluetongue virus is under investigation in Northern Ireland.

New suspected case of bluetongue under investigation in Co. Down

N.Ireland

about 2 months ago

DAERA aiming to encourage innovation with new sustainable farming scheme

DAERA has unveiled the new Farming for Sustainability - Innovation Scheme, which aims to help farmers adopt new technologies and practices.

DAERA aiming to encourage innovation with new sustainable farming scheme

N.Ireland

about 2 months ago

DAERA announces additional £915k funds for nature recovery projects

DAERA has announced an additional investment of £915,000 to support nature recovery projects in Northern Ireland.

DAERA announces additional £915k funds for nature recovery projects

N.Ireland

about 2 months 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.

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

N.Ireland

3 months 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

N.Ireland

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months 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

3 months ago

FFA calls on NI agriculture minister to resign

Farmers for Action (FFA) is calling on Stormont agriculture minister, Andrew Muir MLA, to resign with immediate effect.

FFA calls on NI agriculture minister to resign

N.Ireland

3 months ago

Call for 'greater flexibility and fairness' in NI slurry spreading rules

An Independent MLA has called for "greater flexibility and fairness" in how slurry spreading regulations are applied in Northern Ireland.

Call for 'greater flexibility and fairness' in NI slurry spreading rules

N.Ireland

3 months ago

Independent environmental regulator recommended for NI in new report

A new report has recommended that an independent environmental regulator be established for...

Independent environmental regulator recommended for NI in new report

N.Ireland

4 months ago

NAP consultation process must include series of public meetings - FFA

Farmers for Action (FFA) has called for the hosting of public meetings as part of a Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) consultation process.

NAP consultation process must include series of public meetings - FFA

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N.Ireland

4 months ago

Minister Muir attends NI Ploughing

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir visited the annual NI Ploughing...

Minister Muir attends NI Ploughing

Environment

4 months ago

Minister urged to attend meeting with farmers about Lough Neagh

Farmers For Action has requested agriculture and environment Minister Andrew Muir to arrange a meeting about Lough Neagh

Minister urged to attend meeting with farmers about Lough Neagh

Opinion

4 months ago

Opinion: Membership of NI NAP stakeholder forum continues to evolve

Two new stakeholder organisations have been added to the membership of Northern Ireland’s Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) stakeholder forum.

Opinion: Membership of NI NAP stakeholder forum continues to evolve

N.Ireland

4 months ago

UUP: 'Defeatist attitude' on UK inheritance tax changes from Muir

Lord Elliott, has called on Stormont farm minister, Andrew Muir, to campaign vigorously for a reversal of in the UK inheritance tax changes

UUP: 'Defeatist attitude' on UK inheritance tax changes from Muir

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