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DAERA information events – agri-food business preparations for a potential no deal EU exit
Information sessions are being held across Northern Ireland to help agri-food businesses or traders who export or import, to prepare for a no deal
Northern Ireland Environment Agency
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) is an Executive Agency within the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.Contact the
Next Steps - Blue-Green Algae - Existing Measures
Blue-Green Algae - Existing Measures
Causeway Coast AONB
Causeway Coast AONB, which incorporates the Giant's Causeway, was designated in 1989. It has an interesting geology and a rich natural, cultural and
COVID-19 Update for AERA Committee – 28/05/2020
Food & Farming Group InputSingle ApplicationOn 30 March 2020, the Minister confirmed that the closing date for the 2020 Single Application would
COVID-19 Update for AERA Committee – 03/09/2020
Food & Farming Group InputCollege of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)CAFRE are continuing to develop new working procedures and
Poots launches three decade roadmap
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has launched his Department’s Plan to 2050, which sets out the long term vision to
Changing direction - taking the robotic route on dairy farms
Gordon Campbell and his father Wilson have a dairy and poultry farm on the outskirts of Ballymoney.
Five steps to improve your soil fertility for 2020
There is often the temptation to purchase the same chemical fertiliser annually that has been historically used on farm. However, without
Preparation for spring calving suckler cows
Spring may seem a long way away but there are a number of preparations that, if made well in advance, will help when calving starts.
Improving swards and grass utilisation
Growing and utilising grass is one of the most important factors influencing profit on Northern Ireland farms. Reseeding unproductive swards to
Water quality
Agriculture has been identified as a source of water pollution in NI. The water quality options in agri-environment schemes are helping to protect
The Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 - Key elements
The Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 (Act) sets a target of an at least 100% reduction in net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.
Windsor Framework
The Windsor Framework (Implementation) Regulations 2024 came into force on 12 April 2024. The Regulations confer powers upon the Secretary
Windsor Framework Implementation
The Windsor Framework (Implementation) Regulations 2024 came into force on 12 April 2024. The Regulations confer powers upon the Secretary of State
Edwin Poots speaks at 76th Oxford Farming Conference
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has attended the 2022 Oxford Farming Conference, where he participated in a panel discussion on the future of
Projects benefit from £260k water quality funding
Twelve community projects across Northern Ireland have benefitted from £260k to help improve water quality.
Extended £60,000 park trail will improve health and wellbeing for people of Lisburn - Poots
Public sector partnership working has resulted in the extension of the Glenmore Parkland Trail in Lisburn. It enhances the opportunity for residents
Act responsibly and remain vigilant to wildfires
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) Police Service of Northern
Information for owners of pet pigs
The keeping of pigs as pets has become a popular pastime in recent years. Breeds such as Vietnamese pot bellies, Kunekunes and micro-pigs are being