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Profit from improving animal health and welfare
Recent years have seen increasing consumer interest and retailer focus on animal welfare within food production systems. Indeed, the maintenance of
Poots announces further £1.6M Covid-19 support scheme for pig producers
A new Covid-19 support scheme worth £1.6million, for pig farmers who were affected by the impact of the pandemic on international pigment markets
Poots signals support for local potato sector
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA, has signalled the introduction of a financial support package for the potato growers impacted by a reduction in
Annagariff Nature Reserve
Nature reserves are chosen from among the very best examples of our wildlife, habitats and geology. They contain a wide range of species, communities
DAERA to introduce inspections for isolation of retained BVD positive animals
Unannounced inspections to check that Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) positive animals are being isolated are due to commence in the coming weeks, the
Chief Vet calls for extra vigilance after further detection of Bluetongue in GB
Following the finding last month of Bluetongue virus in two cattle imported from France into Great Britain (GB), a further Bluetongue case has now
Chief Vet calls for vigilance after Bluetongue detected in cattle imported to GB
Farmers in Northern Ireland must remain vigilant for signs of the Bluetongue virus after it was detected in two cattle imported from France into
Maximising performance efficiency of the suckler cow
Recent months have been relatively good for beef producers. Prices have improved across all beef sectors. Better prices are always welcome but
Suckler cow switch - Smaller cows proving better on County Down farm
Whilst running the Business Development Groups (BDG) in recent years, there has been much debate over what type of cow is best- the bigger
Farmers urged to be vigilant following detection of bluetongue virus in cattle imported to Great Britain
Farmers in Northern Ireland should remain watchful for signs of bluetongue virus following the detection of the virus in post import checks in Great
Disease Control Zones introduced as another case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) confirmed in County Fermanagh
A further case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been confirmed in a small, mixed species, backyard flock in Enniskillen, Co
Bluetongue detected in imported animal
The Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Robert Huey, today urged farmers to remain vigilant after Bluetongue was detected in a heifer imported from France.
Fertility management in a high-yielding autumn calving herd
Many dairy farmers aspire to having a tight autumn calving herd but for most in reality calving starts in the autumn and often extends for perhaps 4
NI Breeds at Risk Register
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs maintains the Northern Ireland Breeds at Risk Register (NIBARR).
Suspect case of notifiable Avian Flu found in commercial duck premises
Disease control measures have been initiated by Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Robert Huey, following suspicion of notifiable Avian
Fodder advice for farmers
It is now the first week of April and there is increased fodder pressure with prices beginning to increase having slipped back in February. Fodder is
Zebra Mussels and impact on fish stocking in the Public Angling Estate
Below are responses to frequently asked questions regarding Zebra Mussels and impact on fish stocking in the Public Angling Estate. The presence of
Managing rising costs on sheep farms - Plan ahead to remain profitable with this year’s lamb crop
“With the cost of almost all inputs dramatically rising, it has never been more important to plan to minimise, as much as possible, the affect this
Animal Welfare Enforcement – responsibilities and contacts
Responsibilities and Contacts
Information released by DAERA 2023
The table below summarises the requests received by the Department during 2023 which are considered to be of wider public interest.To read the