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Minister stresses the value of science as he publishes the DAERA Science Strategy Framework
Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots, has emphasised the importance of science, as he publishes DAERA’s Science Strategy Framework, which will guide and direct how the Department will utilise science over the next 15 years in delivering services.
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NI’s first Clean Air Strategy aims to protect people’s health
We can all play our part in improving the air we breathe and reducing the number of avoidable deaths associated with air pollution, Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA has said.
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Responsible Use of Antimicrobials courses are going online
Responsible Use of Antimicrobials courses are now available as online webinars.
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Minister encourages businesses to recycle more during visit to waste management company.
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has met with senior management at McKinstry Skip Hire Limited in Crumlin to see at first hand the company’s investment and development work with regards to recycling.
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Check your heating oil tank regularly
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) is urging anyone with a domestic heating oil tank to check that their tank is in a good state of repair before getting heating oil delivered.
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Clarity on future rural funding for devolved administrations post EU exit
Ahead of the UK Spending Review, the devolved administrations have written again collectively to the UK Government calling for assurances that all lost EU funding will be fully replaced to provide certainty for the rural economy.
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Minister discusses issues surrounding management of local hazardous waste during visit to facility in Antrim.
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has visited McQuillan Environmental hazardous waste facility in Antrim to discuss the company’s role in supporting local industry in Northern Ireland, as well as plans for future developments in the local waste sector.
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Lets work together to cut out single use plastics
Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced that the Northern Ireland Executive has recently approved a plan to reduce unnecessary plastic within the NICS government estate.
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Potential of Industrial Hemp “canni be” Discounted!
What has the car manufacturer Henry Ford, the lesser spotted but threatened barn owl and innovative farm practices on the Annett farm got in common?
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Ministers shocked at peat slide devastation
Ministers Poots and McConalogue are shocked to see the devastation caused by a peat slide that has polluted the Mourne Beg and Derg Rivers.
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Poots sees the benefits of £270,000 Rural Development funding in County Armagh
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots met with community groups in Ballymacnab and Redrock in County Armagh to see and hear how funding of £270,000 from the Rural Development Programme (RDP) has made a positive difference for their rural areas.
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Boosting flock performance
This has been a very good year for sheep farmers with prices well ahead of previous years. However with the uncertainty surrounding Brexit, it is difficult to predict what the future might hold. Brian Hanthorn Beef and Sheep adviser from College of Agriculture Food and...
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New agricultural policy to be biggest shake up in 40 years
Northern Ireland has a unique opportunity to shake up its agricultural policies and support schemes for the first time in 40 years, as we prepare to leave the EU.
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DAERA COVID-19
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Crop Hopping Drone App helping to monitor arable fields
Farmers have often been accused of liking their toys, preferably big and shiny. The reality is that these pieces of kit have a serious purpose, to get through as much work as possible and as efficiently as possible. To date that has generally meant the...
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DAERA invites businesses to register for online EU Exit awareness events
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is encouraging agri-food businesses traders and those trading in plants to register for the Department’s forthcoming online EU Exit events.
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24/7 effort to protect our natural environment - Poots
DAERA Minister, Edwin Poots MLA has visited Seapark beach and Cairnwood forest in North Down to see first-hand the ongoing work which is underway to protect our natural environments.
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Diversification – adding value to milk
In this changing and competitive environment many farm businesses are actively seeking to maximise their returns and are looking for new ways to add value to their milk. The last twenty years has seen a significant growth in the range of dairy products now available...
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Avian Influenza detected in wild swan
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has confirmed that a wild swan found dead at Lough Beg, Co. Londonderry has tested positive for avian influenza.
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Poots marks 30th anniversary of Castle Espie
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots has visited the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) Centre at Castle Espie, County Down, to see their work in biodiversity and protecting the natural environment.