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Financial support to Racecourses reinstated
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots MLA, has secured changes to legislation, allowing funding to be restored to Northern Ireland’s two horse racecourses.
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Only a few days left of Future Agricultural Policy consultation
This is the last chance to have your say on the most important agricultural consultation in a generation.
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Higher farm incomes in 2021 welcomed but rising input costs a concern - Poots
I welcome the rise in farm incomes for 2021 but the continuing rise in input costs is a concern, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA said today.
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Consultation on a Review of Bathing Waters in Northern Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a public consultation on a review of bathing waters in Northern Ireland.
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CAFRE to host growing a Cut Flower Business webinar
CAFRE are delivering an online webinar on Wednesday 23rd February at 6:30pm to address the topical issues for cut flower growers. If you are currently growing flowers for sale or thinking of starting a small...
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Loughry Campus Meat Technology course gains qualification accreditation
Meat Technologists at Loughry Campus, College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), have successfully gained accreditation for their popular ‘Meat Skills’ course, resulting in a new, enhanced qualification – the OCN NI Level 3...
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Minister announces recruitment for Independent Panel to make decisions on Reviews
Agriculture Minister, Edwin Poots MLA has announced that new legislation which came into effect from 1 February 2022, gives final decision making powers to the Independent Panel for Reviews of Decisions made by DAERA on...
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January stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in January 2022:
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Important ewe feeding and management tips pre- lambing
With many March lambing ewes now housed, farmers are looking at the most effective way to feed their ewes this winter. Pre-lambing feeding will have an influence on ewe condition, lamb birth weight, colostrum produced...
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Northern Ireland CVO updates stakeholders and flock keepers concerning Maedi Visna in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer for Northern Ireland Robert Huey would like to advise flock keepers that DAERA is carrying out a veterinary investigation with the intention of controlling and stamping out a recent incursion...
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5% pay increase for agricultural workers
Following a meeting on 11 February 2022, the Agricultural Wages Board for Northern Ireland has announced proposed increases to the minimum wage rates for agricultural workers.
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Derelict site transformed into new play park thanks to funding - Poots
A former derelict site has been transformed into a new playpark thanks to funding from Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots.
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Poultry sector: Sign up today for free Coping with the Pressures of Farming workshops
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced a series of workshops across Northern Ireland in response to concerns relating to the impact of the recent bird flu pandemic on the poultry sector.
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Marine Construction Licence ML2024005 - Pedestrian/cycle bridge construction, River Lagan, Belfast
Construction of a pedestrian/cycle footbridge spanning the River Lagan between Gasworks site and Ormeau embankment, adjacent to Ormeau Park. This web page publishes all relevant documentation to assist consultees in responding to the marine construction...
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Muir meets key stakeholders following launch of 37-point action plan
Following the launch of The Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has met with key stakeholders on the shores of the lough.
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Next steps for XL Bully Dog owners
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir is urging owners of XL Bully type dogs to take action as he announces the exemption scheme for owners will open on 9 August 2024.
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Greenmount Association host 40 and 60 year reunion
The Greenmount Association, an organisation for present and former students and staff of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), has been in existence since 1932.
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Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics released
Provisional Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics for January to March 2024 have been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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Minister Muir announces £3.5million Fisheries Grants support
Andrew Muir, Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, has today announced that the Marine Environment and Fisheries Fund for Northern Ireland stakeholders is now open for applications.
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Minister announces launch of the Recruitment competition to establish a new high Level Science Advisory Group
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has announced the launch of the recruitment competition to establish a new High-Level Science Advisory Group.