N.Ireland
The Agri‑Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has welcomed the publication today of DAERA's formal response to the Review of AFBI.
Minister Andrew Muir has announced an additional £2 million in funding for the Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has welcomed funding of £4 million for bTB research.
Herd keepers are being reminded that the threshold for applying bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) herd restrictions is to reduce.
DAERA has confirmed it is reopening the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme for a final “mop-up phase” this summer.
Farmers in Northern Ireland need “greater clarity” on what supports are available to them at this time the UFU president warned.
Sara McCracken has been appointed to serve as interim chair of the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside (CNCC).
Six years into DAERA’s key NI forestry development project, tree planting rates have been much lower than originally anticipated.
Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has published the latest Rural Needs Annual Monitoring Report.
An action plan to reduce the threat of wildfires in Northern Ireland has been published by Minister Andrew Muir.
NI Minister of Agriculture Andrew Muir has cited “resource constraints” for the lack of additional tractor training for teens.
Dairy
Minister Andrew Muir has commended the “cutting-edge research and technology” used in the farming sector during his visit to the Netherlands.
Dual access to markets in the EU and Britain is a huge advantage for NI agri-food producers, according to Minister Andrew Muir.
A final reminder to claim payment has been issued to participants in the Farming with Nature Transition Scheme in Northern Ireland.
DAERA, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) and PSNI are asking everyone to be vigilant about wildfires.
The public consultation for Northern Ireland’s draft Nature Recovery Strategy has been extended until April 15, 2026.
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being reminded of the upcoming deadline to apply for the Year 1 payment under the Suckler Cow Scheme.
DAERA has confirmed that payments have begun to farmers for year two of the Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) Scheme.
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir confirmed that the 2026 Single Application and Map Service is now open.
DAERA has extended the deadline for applications for the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside (CNCC).
Plans to strengthen the enforcement and regulation of water pollution in Northern Ireland have been announced.
Ministers Martin Heydon and Andrew Muir, have welcomed the alignment of horse traceability rules in Ireland and Northern Ireland
The new cross-border TB pilot project is a “logical” and “timely” move, according to the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA).
