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Fallen stock guidance
This page provides useful information and guidance in relation to fallen stock and its safe disposal in the form of questions and answers.
Apply now for results based Agri-Environment Schemes - Farm Innovation Visit
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in association with the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) is offering
We must act now to tackle food security – Poots
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has told the UK Agriculture Partnership (UKAP) that we must act now and we must do it together to tackle the threats
Poots raises Ukraine and P&O with UK Ministerial counterparts
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots has raised the challenges facing the agri-food sector with his counterparts in England, Scotland and Wales during a
Communique Inter-Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (IMG EFRA) 6 December 2021
The Inter-Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (IMG EFRA) met on Monday 6 December by video conference. The meeting was chaired
Minister addresses important issues facing NI agri-food industry with Eustice
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has met with Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs George Eustice at Westminster to discuss
Inter-Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (IMG EFRA) 28 June 2021
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA attended the June meeting of the Inter Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (IMG EFRA).
DAERA Minister Michelle McIlveen meets senior Asda colleagues in Newtownards store
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen visited the Asda store in Newtownards today where she met senior representatives from the company.
Honeybee and bumblebee imports and exports
This page provides information and guidelines to beekeepers on importing and exporting bees within the EU and other third countries.
Local Action Groups
Contact details for the Local Action Groups in your areaArds & North Down Rural Partnership (Ards & North Down area)Ards & North Down
Maedi Visna (MV)
Maedi Visna (MV) is a highly infectious viral disease affecting goats and sheep. It is mainly transmitted through the ingestion of milk from a virus
Vaughan Trust continues to support CAFRE students
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) at Enniskillen Campus delivers part-time Agriculture and full-time and part-time Equine
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
Minister updates Assembly on Avian Flu
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has updated his Assembly colleagues regarding the current Avian Influenza outbreak across the United Kingdom and the
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
Prosperity Agreements
In spring 2014 the Northern Ireland Environment Agency launched an innovative programme of Prosperity Agreements. Prosperity Agreements are one of
Pine marten (Martes martes)
The elusive mustelid the pine marten with chocolate brown fur and a creamy yellow bib is about the size of a domestic cat and just as adept at
Ware potatoes
In order to protect the overall health of all potatoes grown in Northern Ireland local ware potato production must meet minimum quality standards
DAERA Celebrates Projects Completed and Funded by the Rural Tourism Scheme
Within DAERA’s Rural Affairs Division there is a small team delivering vital work in the field of rural tourism. Northern Ireland relies heavily on
Rescuing lives from the skies
Almost £500,000 has been given to two search and rescue groups that played a vital role in controlling last year’s devastating fire on the Mourne