Further DAERA & Covid-19 Press Releases

News Releases issued by DAERA and other Government sources in relation to the current COVID-19 outbreak.

Minister offers pig sector COVID-19 financial support - 30/11/2020
Livestock Markets remain open for essential business only - 27/11/2020
Covid-19 Update for AERA Committee - 12/11/2020
TB herd restrictions to revert back to seven days for overdue tests - 26/10/2020
Farmers receive over £275m in Direct Payments - 21/10/2020
Farmers to receive full Direct Payments in October for the first time - 13/10/2020
A further £1.7million allocated to NI’s fishing fleet - 05/10/2020 (view photo gallery)
Covid-19 Update for AERA Committee – 01/10/2020
Over £18million claimed through Covid-19 support fund - 25/09/2020
Poots encourages eligible farm businesses to apply for Covid-19 support fund - 16/09/2020
Minister Poots announces the opening of the £21.4m Covid-19 Support Schemes - 04/09/2020
COVID-19 Update for AERA Committee - 03/09/2020
The farm’s most valuable asset is you and your family - Minister Poots - 11/08/2020
Minister Poots: 'Grant schemes will allow businesses to stay at the top of the tree' - 11/08/2020
Minister Poots: ‘Fund will help rural communities and businesses, revitalise, innovate and expand’ - 11/08/2020
Minister Poots urges farmers to continue to adhere to safety measures at Livestock Markets - 11/08/2020
Minister visits north coast following £2.7m investment - 05/08/2020
Minister announces phased return of face-to-face industry support by CAFRE - 31/07/2020
Voluntary and Community organisations praised for Covid-19 response - 30/07/2020
Minister Poots launches £1.7million rural business stimulus fund - 30/07/2020
DAERA Minister drives home message of thanks to UFU at drive-in AGM - 26/07/2020
COVID-19 Update for AERA Committee - 01/07/2020 – updated 16/07/2020
Minister Poots praises dedication of Rural Support - 09/07/2020
Minister Poots encourages more recycling to help recovery from Covid-19 – 03/07/2020
Caution still needed to ensure the safety of everyone at Livestock Markets - 01/07/2020
Agriculture Minister outlines £25m COVID-19 fund - 30/06/2020
Zoos can reopen to the public - 25/06/2020
COVID-19 Update for AERA Committee – 24/06/2020
COVID-19 Update for AERA Committee – 18/06/2020
Minister sees the impacts of £250,000 Coronavirus Community fund - 15/06/2020
Amenities allowed to re-open at DAERA-owned forest and country parks - 14/06/2020
COVID-19 Update for AERA Committee - 11/06/2020
Covid funding allocation must be targeted, equitable and evidence-based - 11/06/2020
COVID-19 Update for AERA Committee - 04/06/2020
We’ve never been more grateful to waste sector for their vital work – Minister Poots – 02/06/2020
Minister reviews pause on routine inspections - 29/05/2020
COVID-19 Update for AERA Committee – 28/05/2020
Minister Poots announces £360k support for aquaculture sector - 26/05/2020
Vital that we continue to support our food producers – Minister Poots - 22/05/2020 (view photo gallery)
COVID-19 Update for AERA Committee – 21/05/2020
DAERA prepares to gradually lift restrictions on its estate - 21/05/2020
Farming Minister Poots welcomes £25 million boost for beef and dairy - 20/05/2020 (view photo gallery)
Minister confirms the re-opening of the Public Angling Estate - 18/05/2020
Minister welcomes re-opening of garden centres and recycling facilities - 15/05/2020
COVID-19 Update for AERA Committee – 14/05/2020
Support our food retailers and takeaways – 14/05/2020
Minister Poots comments on dairy support options – 08/05/2020
Be responsible with waste - 07/05/2020
COVID-19 Update for AERA Committee - 06/05/2020
Food security during COVID-19 - 06/05/2020
DAERA extends opening hours for cattle registration telephony service – 06/05/2020
Statement to the assembly by DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA - Response to Coronavirus - 30/04/2020
Covid-19 Update for AERA Committee - 30/04/2020
Minister Poots announces change to calf testing requirements to enhance bTB testing - 30/04/2020
Expert advice for the beverage sector during Covid-19 crisis available at CAFRE - 29/04/2020
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA statement at NI Executive Covid-19 daily briefing - 29/04/2020
Weathering the financial storm on the farm during the Covid-19 emergency - 29/04/2020
Minister Poots welcomes self-employment support scheme for farmers - 28/04/2020
Minister Poots issues guidance on Household Waste Recycling Centres - 27/04/2020
Covid-19 Update for AERA Committee - 23 April 2020
DAERA welcomes gradual re-opening of marts - 23/04/2020
Poots praises waste industry key workers for their efforts during coronavirus crisis - 21/04/2020
£4.5 million has helped 50,000 rural dwellers deal with COVID-19 - 20/04/2020
Covid-19 Update for AERA Committee - 15/04/2020
DAERA to test up to 1,000 samples a day in fight against COVID-19 - 14/04/2020
Farm suppliers are vital in the fight against Covid-19 – Poots - 10/04/2020
We must do all we can to help the agri-food sector - 10/04/2020
DAERA relaxes herd restrictions for overdue TB tests – 09/04/2020
Minister Poots announces £200,000 funding towards the ‘Coronavirus Community Fund’ - 09/04/2020
Covid-19 Update for AERA Committee - 08/04/2020
Statement by DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA - NI Executive daily Covid-19 briefing - 08/04/2020
Minister raises concerns on beef imports - 07/04/2020
Minister pauses all routine DAERA inspections - 06/04/2020
Poots announces £1.5m support package for fishing industry - 03/04/2020
Right waste, right place - essential during Covid-19 crisis - 03/04/2020
Open letter to Northern Ireland's food champions - Edwin Poots - 01/04/2020
DAERA Minister announces temporary change to carrier bag law to aid fight against Covid-19 - 31/03/2020
Protect and respect all key workers - 30/03/2020
Anglers told to stay at home as fishing waters are closed - 30/03/2020
Statement by DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA - NI Executive daily COVID-19 briefing 27 March 2020 - 27/03/2020
Minister Poots launches newly strengthened telephone service to keep cattle moving - 26/03/2020
Poots and UFU advise farmers to plan for potential infection of COVID-19 - 25/03/2020
DAERA Minister puts measures in place to protect citizens and maintain delivery - 20/03/2020
DAERA's Head of Farming, Norman Fulton, tells @NIAAgriEnvRA 'food supply chains are operating and fully functional - 20/03/2020
Importance of food production and distribution has never been more important - 18/03/2020
Minister hosts COVID-19 summit - 16/03/2020