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The Department's Plant Health Inspection Branch prints seed potato labels (also known as plant passports) for the local industry.

Published 18 November 2021Guidance literature

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) sought views on a proposal to revoke the Agricultural Wages (Regulation) (Northern Ireland) Order 1977 (Abolition of Agricultural Wages Board).

Published 11 October 2021Consultation reports

The Department is responsible for the Licensing of Crop Inspectors in Northern Ireland

Published 07 July 2021Guidance literature

The Northern Ireland Register of pre-basic and basic seed potato crops gives details of all seed potato crops classified in Northern Ireland. Crops are listed by variety and grade with contact details for potential buyers.

Published 26 October 2020Guidance literature

This newsletter, which will be published biannually, will be an important means for the Department to communicate key information on the CAP Reform Pillar I (land payments) and Pillar II (Rural Development Programme) schemes to farmers.

Published 18 December 2019Circulars

The Seed Potato Marketing Arrangements outline the conditions which must be met when marketing seed potatoes produced in Northern Ireland. The document covers requirements relating to bags, seed potato labels and phytosanitary certificates.

Published 17 October 2019Guidance literature

Seed Potato Plantings gives details of the areas of seed potatoes in Northern Ireland by variety, area and grade planted.

Published 07 July 2019Lists and registers

Businesses wishing to have seed potatoes certified in Northern Ireland can apply by using the application form, which should be filled in, printed off and sent, along with supporting documents and fees due, to Plant Health Inspection Branch.

Published 08 May 2019Forms

The listed documents are for those registered nurseries seeking to apply for Fireblight (Erwinia amylovora) Buffer Zone Status for 2024/25.

Published 04 February 2019Forms

Final results of the June 2018 Agricultural and Horticultural Census of farms in Northern Ireland. This survey provides estimates of crop areas, number of livestock and of farmers and workers on active farm businesses in Northern Ireland at the beginning of June.

Published 29 November 2018Statistical reports

The Ware Potato Marketing Arrangements outline the requirements for the marketing of Northern Ireland ware potatoes from the 2023 crop.

Published 18 October 2018Guidance literature

Risk from contaminated potato boxes

Published 21 June 2018Guidance literature

Final results of the June 2017 Agricultural and Horticultural Census of farms in Northern Ireland. This survey provides estimates of crop areas, number of livestock and of farmers and workers on active farm businesses in Northern Ireland at the beginning of June.

Published 30 November 2017Statistical reports

The EU is currently reviewing the format of Plant Passports. This letter to growers and horticultural businesses outlines some of the changes proposed, and how to contribute to the Consultation.

Published 05 October 2017Correspondence

A letter to growers and horticulture businesses from the Chief Plant Health Officer on working together to prevent Xylella fastidiosa from becoming established in Northern Ireland.

Published 15 September 2017Guidance literature

Northern Ireland is recognised as a high-grade seed area within the EU. The climate and topography makes it an ideal place to grow healthy seed potatoes.

Published 02 August 2017Guidance literature

The Plant Health Risk Register gives details of over 1000 species currently of concern. They are rated in order of current threat levels and the list is updated on an ongoing basis.

Published 22 March 2017Guidance literature

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs' Plant Health Inspection Branch prints seed potato labels (also known as plant passports) for the local industry.

Published 26 October 2016Forms

The Department is responsible for the Seed Certification Scheme in Northern Ireland. 

Published 24 October 2016Guidance literature

The Department is responsible for issuing instructions for Licensed Seed Samplers

Published 24 October 2016Guidance literature

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