Publications

The Animal Welfare Pathway sets out the range of reforms to be delivered by the Department over the remainder of this Assembly’s mandate. These reforms are anticipated to have the most significant impact on enhancing...

Non-Sector: Category A (10 metre and under) (Licence Type 9199)

On 11 November 2024, DAERA launched a public consultation lasting 10 weeks closing on 20 January 2025. The consultation sought the views on the establishment of the Just Transition Commission for Northern Ireland. The consultation...

A new leaflet was launched today to raise awareness about the Common Skate and to remind recreational sea anglers that it is a protected species in Northern Ireland.

Statistics relating to salmon and inland fisheries in the DAERA jurisdiction of Northern Ireland.

DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (SINGLE-USE VAPES) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2025.

The Northern Ireland Food Strategy Framework was published in November 2024 following agreement by the Executive. This Action Plan, which should be read in conjunction with the Framework, sets out the shared long-term direction of...

Sustainable Agriculture Programme Questions and Answers - Version 3

NIEA mercury dental amalgam import and export forms

This presentation outlines the proposals for revised excretion rates for dairy cattle, validation of new phosphorus levels in concentrate feed and slurry production volumes.

This presentation covers NAP 2026-2029 proposals, timeline, the focused approach, support & solutions and enforcement & sanctions.

This presentation gives an overview of proposed knowledge transfer and innovation measures that will support implementation of the NAP 2026-2029.

This presentation provides an overview of the scientific evidence behind the proposed measures in the NAP Consultation with a focus on phosphorus at NI level, source pressures at catchment level, pathways for transfer to water...

Environmental Farming Scheme Questions and Answers for Agreements

This is a quarterly publication which contains provisional figures for October to December 2024 on the key measurements of local authority collected municipal waste for district councils and waste management groups in Northern Ireland.

Information on the quantities of local authority collected municipal waste collected and managed in Northern Ireland. It includes quantities and rates of local authority collected municipal waste arising, sent for preparing for reuse, for dry...

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is seeking to appoint members to an Expert Advisory Group to review the regulation of dog breeding in Northern Ireland.

Pig and Poultry Ammonia Emission Factors Reference Guide

Northern Ireland’s first Blue Carbon Action Plan provides the foundation for the protection and restoration of our blue carbon habitats. It will work to provide nature-based solutions to mitigate climate change through the absorption of...

DAFM Research call 2025-DAERA Pre-approval template