N.Ireland
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).
DAERA has reminded herd keepers that the next phase of BVD controls will take effect from February 1 in Northern Ireland.
Members of the public have been asked to share their views on a draft Nature Recovery Strategy for Northern Ireland.
A public consultation is open on proposals to introduce mandatory electronic identification (EID) for newborn cattle in Northern Ireland.
Some financial support will be provided for the pre-movement testing of high-risk animals out of the current bluetongue TCZ.
The 2026/2027 call for applications to the Water Quality Improvement Strand of the Environmental Challenge Fund Competition is open.
DAERA has launched a six-month public consultation on its assessment of the Significant Water Management Issues affecting NI groundwaters.
