Angling
Angling policy including the role of Inland Fisheries, angling farms and stations and the conservation and protection of salmon and eels.
… moreAnimal health and welfare
Information about diseases, disease control and prevention, welfare of farmed and non-farmed animals as well as importing and exporting animals.
… 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.
… 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.
… 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 water
… 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
… moreStatistics
A range of statistics covering agriculture, environment, rural communities, food, animal health, fisheries and forestry in Northern Ireland.
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