Inspections

HSENI to carry out inspections of farms on new pest control measures

Environment

HSENI to carry out inspections of farms on new pest control measures

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland is starting inspections on stricter pest control measures aimed at protecting wildlife.

NI Water indicates temporary halt to farm inspections – UFU

Environment

NI Water indicates temporary halt to farm inspections – UFU

Northern Ireland Water has indicated they will suspend all water-fitting inspections temporarily until they meet with the UFU.

Increased use of satellite technology in CAP inspections

Other

Increased use of satellite technology in CAP inspections

Increased use of satellite technology can help member states to significantly increase the efficiency of on-the-spot checks necessary for CAP payments.

Hogan to introduce yellow card system for CAP fines

EU

Hogan to introduce yellow card system for CAP fines

Farmers who over-declare how much lands they own under the CAP are to receive a yellow card instead of being penalised twice the difference, the European Commissioner for Agriculture, Phil Hogan has said.

Chinese inspections of meat exporters to begin 'in next few weeks'

Agri-Business

Chinese inspections of meat exporters to begin 'in next few weeks'

Several countries are to visit Ireland in 2016 to conduct inspections on meat processing plants, starting in the next few weeks.