Angling
Angling policy including the role of Inland Fisheries, angling farms and stations and the conservation and protection of salmon and eels.
… 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
… 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
… 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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