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Call for ‘greater flexibility and fairness’ in NI slurry spreading rules

N.Ireland

8 months ago

Call for ‘greater flexibility and fairness’ in NI slurry spreading rules

An Independent MLA has called for “greater flexibility and fairness” in how slurry spreading regulations are applied in Northern Ireland

‘Rural crime is more than farm theft’ – MLA

N.Ireland

9 months ago

‘Rural crime is more than farm theft’ – MLA

The East Derry MLA, Claire Sugden has said that rural crime must be understood as more than thefts...

NI’s access to GB and EU markets must be ‘unfettered and clear’ – MLA

N.Ireland

2 years ago

NI’s access to GB and EU markets must be ‘unfettered and clear’ – MLA

MLA Claire Sugden has said that NI must ensure that access routes to the GB and EU markets are “unfettered, clear and sustainable”.

Wastewater system in NI is ‘at its limit’ – MLA Sugden

N.Ireland

2 years ago

Wastewater system in NI is ‘at its limit’ – MLA Sugden

MLA Claire Sugden has welcomed a commitment that Ministers for Communities and Infrastructure will work together on the housing crisis.

NI farmers must remain vigilant amid rise in rural crime – MLA

N.Ireland

3 years ago

NI farmers must remain vigilant amid rise in rural crime – MLA

Farmers and those living in rural areas across Northern Ireland must remain vigilant and take extra safety precautions following an increase in rural crime.

N.Ireland

3 years ago

New customs rules show Coleraine vet school is ‘essential’ – MLA

Impending customs rules set to be brought in this October, combined with Northern Ireland’s...

New customs rules show Coleraine vet school is ‘essential’ – MLA

Agri-Business

3 years ago

Labour rules must be eased to support NI agri-food sector – Sugden

Labour rules need to be eased to ensure the survival of the agri-food industry in Northern Ireland, according to Claire Sugden.

Labour rules must be eased to support NI agri-food sector – Sugden

N.Ireland

3 years ago

Action needed on NI carbon emissions – MLA

The environment is “continuing to suffer due to a failure” to develop and roll out schemes helping households and industry reduce...

Action needed on NI carbon emissions – MLA

N.Ireland

3 years ago

Coleraine is the best location for NI vet school – Sugden

An east Derry MLA has called for a Northern Ireland vet school to be located at the Ulster...

Coleraine is the best location for NI vet school – Sugden

N.Ireland

4 years ago

Farmers remain ‘key’ to meeting climate targets

An MLA has said farmers remain key to meeting Ni’s climate goals, while ensuring food security in a period of global instability.

Farmers remain ‘key’ to meeting climate targets

N.Ireland

4 years ago

Rural residents in need of care are being ‘failed by the system’ – Sugden

East Derry MLA Claire Sugden has said rural residents who are being forced to stay in hospital or...

Rural residents in need of care are being ‘failed by the system’ – Sugden

N.Ireland

4 years ago

Ministers must ‘work together’ to protect rural communities

East Derry MLA Claire Sugden has urged all Executive ministers to work together to ensure rural...

Ministers must ‘work together’ to protect rural communities

N.Ireland

4 years ago

Calls for recognition of farmers’ carbon offsetting efforts

Not only do farmers need recognition for the carbon offsetting they do, they also need to be supported in further efforts to...

Calls for recognition of farmers’ carbon offsetting efforts

N.Ireland

4 years ago

Agri-food industry must not be 'disproportionately affected' by climate change laws - Sugden

MLA Claire Sugden has said the farming and agri-food industry must not be disproportionately affected by any new...

Agri-food industry must not be 'disproportionately affected' by climate change laws - Sugden

N.Ireland

4 years ago

Project Stratum expansion is 'vital for rural communities' - Sugden

East Derry MLA Claire Sugden has welcomed the expansion of the Project Stratum internet roll-out to...

Project Stratum expansion is 'vital for rural communities' - Sugden

N.Ireland

4 years ago

NI pig industry issues is making the sector 'unsustainable' - Sugden

East Derry MLA Claire Sugden has expressed her “profound concern” that current labour shortages are making the NI pig industry unsustainable.

NI pig industry issues is making the sector 'unsustainable' - Sugden

N.Ireland

4 years ago

Decisions on rural schools should not be purely cost-driven – Sugden

East Derry MLA Claire Sugden has expressed concern that the vital contribution of rural schools to...

Decisions on rural schools should not be purely cost-driven – Sugden

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