Angling and Commercial Fishing (Inland Fisheries)
Inland Fisheries is responsible for developing angling and commercial fishing policy in relation to the conservation, protection, development, and improvement of Salmon and Inland Fisheries in Northern Ireland.
… moreAnimal Health, Welfare and Trade
Information about diseases, disease control and prevention, welfare of farmed and non-farmed animals, trade, importing and exporting animals and authorisation of PVPs for these official activities.
… moreBiodiversity
Protecting and preserving Northern Ireland's wildlife and habitats from invasive alien species and other environmental threats.
… moreCountryside Management and Managing your Business
Information on agri-environment schemes, water quality, renewable energy and employing people on your farm.
… moreCrops and Horticulture
Information on areas of crop growing and horticulture including combinable crops, potatoes, fruits and vegetables, seeds and nursery stock.
… moreEducation and Research
Education and training courses for the land-based and food industries and development programmes.
… moreEnvironmental Advice for Planning
DAERA has a role in development management and responds to development proposals where there is potential for impacts on the natural and marine environments and fisheries interests.
… moreEU Exit
Information to help you and your business prepare for the end of Transition on 31 December 2020. Further information and updates will be posted as they become available.
… moreFisheries
Sea fisheries, inland fisheries, aquaculture and fish health policy in Northern Ireland.
… moreForestry
Forestry education, forest industry, forestry and the environment, forest planning.Contact the NI Forest ServiceInformation on plant and tree healthUK Forestry Standard
… moreFuture Farm Support and Development
Having left the EU we now have a unique opportunity for the first time in 50 years to target farm support to meet the needs of Northern Ireland more effectively.
… moreGrants and Funding
There is a wide range of grant and subsidy schemes to support local farming, fisheries, rural businesses and communities.
… moreLand and Landscapes
Information on land quality and soil as well as details on the geology of Northern Ireland's distinctive and precious landscapes.
… moreLivestock Farming
Information on key areas of livestock farming including dairy, beef, sheep, pigs, poultry and grass.
… moreLocal Authority Official Certification
Information for Food Competent Certifying Officers regarding official certification of fish, fish products, composite products (containing egg and or fish) and egg products.
… moreMarine
Protecting Northern Ireland's coastal and marine environment via legislation, licensing and permits and conservation activities
… moreNorthern Ireland Food Animal Information System (NIFAIS)
NIFAIS the Northern Ireland Food Animal Information System, will be a new flexible and innovative IT system that supports efficient and effective delivery of current and future food animal information services.
… morePlant and Tree Health
Pests and diseases, pesticides, plant passporting, imports and exports, surveys and compliance.
… morePollution
Activities undertaken to prevent, monitor and control pollution of the air, land and waterDAERA and NIEA are issuing specific Covid-19 Regulatory Position Statements in relation to our regulated activities, they can be accessed from the following link;https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/landing-pages/daeras-and-nieas-regulatory-response-covid-19
… moreProtect the Environment
Actions taken to raise awareness and counteract threats to the environment on both a local and global scale
… moreRural Development
Management and implementation of the Rural Development Programme and the Rural White Paper Action Plan
… moreRural Needs
This section contains advice, guidance, information and other resources for public authorities in relation to their duties under the Rural Needs Act (NI) 2016.
… moreStatistics
A range of statistics covering agriculture, environment, rural communities, food, animal health, fisheries and forestry in Northern Ireland.
… moreWaste
Promoting a more sustainable approach to dealing with waste in Northern Ireland by drafting waste legislation and implementing waste management policy
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