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Poots plans ‘Green Growth’ approach for NI
Developing and defending our natural assets is key to creating a resilient economy and a healthy environment and should be at the heart of future Government policies and business strategies, Environment Minister Edwin Poots has...
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Poots launches £800,000 environment funding boost
Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced an £800,000 Environmental Challenge Fund Competition, to support environmental projects across Northern Ireland.
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Ice cream sector adapting to the challenges of Covid-19
The welcome period of good during these unprecedented times has given everyone more reason to reach for ice cream to cool down or to share as an indulgent treat during this difficult situation.
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MINISTER PAUSES ALL ROUTINE DAERA INSPECTIONS
Minister Edwin Poots pauses all routine DAERA inspections of businesses, industry and utility services until 30 April 2020.
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Minister raises concerns on beef imports
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has raised concerns with the main supermarkets after recent reports that a significant shipment of beef was imported into the UK from Poland during the start of COVID-19 pandemic.
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Statement by DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA - NI Executive daily Covid-19 briefing 8 April 2020
"As Easter quickly draws closer, we become acutely aware of the impact COVID-19 is having on family life, the restrictions that have been put on our movements and the sacrifices we are all making for...
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Minister announces funding to the Community Foundation Northern Ireland Coronavirus Community Support Fund
DAERA Minister, Edwin Poots MLA today announced that he will provide £200,000 towards the ‘Coronavirus Community Fund’.
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DAERA relaxes herd restrictions for overdue TB tests
Farmers with herds that are overdue a TB test will not face any restrictions for 35 days, as opposed to seven days, DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced.
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We must do all we can to help the agri-food sector
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots acknowledges the difficult financial circumstances facing the agri-food industry and vows to do all he can to help.
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Minister reminds people of benefits of recycling during visit to reprocessing facility
During a tour of Plaswire Limited in Lurgan, Environment Minister Edwin Poots met with Chief Executive Andrew Billingsley and senior management to discuss the importance of recycling to the local economy.
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Larchfield Estate undergoes £117,000 refurbishment through the Rural Development Programme
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has officially opened a £117,000 redevelopment project on the Larchfield Estate in the Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council area.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for November 2020
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in November will be either:
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Minister congratulates local groups on redevelopment plans during visit to Armagh villages
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has met with community groups in Glenanne and Bessbrook to discuss their plans to improve the local area.
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Warning issued to poultry farmers and pet bird keepers following Avian Influenza confirmations in Kent and Cheshire
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots and Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Robert Huey have urged all poultry and pet bird keepers to take action now to reduce the risk of birds contracting Avian Influenza over...
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CAFRE launches new Honours Degree in Sustainable Agriculture
The Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Mr Edwin Poots MLA has announced the launch of a new Honours Degree in Sustainable Agriculture, with pathways in Land Management and Agri-business, commencing September 2021.
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FBIS-Capital contribution to improved grassland management
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has encouraged farmers to consider applying to the third tranche of Tier 1 of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme - Capital (FBIS-C), which opened for applications on 2 November 2020.
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Keeping the calf housing environment healthy
The environmental needs of a calf are fairly simple: physical comfort, good hygiene and reasonable shelter. Calf rearing is relatively straightforward, if calves remain healthy and disease free according to Martin Mulholland, Senior Dairying Technologist...
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Is this the year to reinvest in your sheep flock?
2020 has seen a remarkable increase in price for both finished and store lambs. Reports from College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) business development group members also highlight fewer mortalities this year aided...
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Management notes for November 2020
Management notes are prepared by staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). CAFRE is a College within the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed in Cheshire
Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) Dr Robert Huey has issued a further warning to all poultry farmers and pet bird keepers following confirmation that the strain of Avian Influenza found in Cheshire, is highly...