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There will be restrictions on TB testing during a three-week period.

Short pause of TB testing as next stage of NIFAIS goes live Joanne Knox

William Irwin MLA (pictured) met with with Katrina Godfrey recently.

Irwin meets DAERA Permanent Secretary Joanne Knox

The DUP delegation met UFU representatives.

DUP delegation meet Ulster Farmers' Union representatives Joanne Knox

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Farmer voices concern for NI Sheep Scab initiative By The Newsroom

The Climate Change Committee has published its advice for the first three Carbon Budgets for Northern Ireland, the first of which will cover the period 2023-2027.

DAERA welcomes publication of advice on a Carbon Budget for NI Joanne Knox

This is the 20th edition of this annual publication, which is designed to provide farmers with reliable data to assess the performance of their farm business.

DAERA publishes 'Northern Ireland Farm Performance Indicators 2021/22’ booklet Joanne Knox

The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society is disappointed to announce that there will be no poultry classes at this year’s Balmoral Show.

News Statement on poultry classes at Balmoral Show 2023 Joanne Knox

Lord Mayor, Cllr Paul Greenfield along with Nicola Wilson and Joanne Millar at Anvil Tyres with Daniel and Kyle Wethers. ©Edward Byrne Photography

ABC Council supports recovery of rural businesses with DAERA funding By The Newsroom

DAERA is reminding flock keepers about the responsible use of products licensed for the treatment of sheep scab

Attention sheep farmers: sheep dipping advice update By The Newsroom

Tom Elliott

Farmers must repond to ammonia consultation - Elliott Ruth Rodgers

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart

Pig farmers urged not to miss funding deadline Ruth Rodgers

Members are "extremely uptight" regarding proposed targeted measures on international designated sites.

Designated sites a major worry in ammonia strategy, says UFU Joanne Knox

Gillian McKeown, Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster’s newly appointed chief executive officer

Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster appoint new chief executive officer Darryl Armitage

Ulster Unionist Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs spokesperson Tom Elliott

Elliott challenges DAERA for 'discriminating against older farmers' Joanne Knox

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has confirmed the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) Entitlement Registers for 2023 are now available to view online.

DAERA publishes 2023 Basic Payment Scheme Entitlement Registers Joanne Knox

DAERA has announced the appointment of five new members to the CAFRE College Advisory Group (CAG).

News DAERA appoints five new members to CAFRE College Advisory Group Joanne Knox

AA McGuckian Ltd, Drumbare Road, Cloughmills, Co Antrim was convicted at Ballymena Magistrates' Court

Company convicted at Ballymena court Court Reporter

During the next three to four weeks, RPS will prioritise those farm businesses with lowland and intensively managed fields as these are more likely to receive nutrients soon after the closed period ends.

Update on DAERA’s Zone 1 Soil Nutrient Health Scheme Joanne Knox

All calves must be tested for BVD

Steps to stamp out NI BVD cases By The Newsroom

The new  2022 EU Sustainable Dairy Fact Book

Dairy Fact Book launched By The Newsroom

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has launched a consultation on their draft Ammonia Strategy - the first of its kind for Northern Ireland - and is keen for anyone with an interest to participate and provide their views.

DAERA launches consultation on draft Ammonia Strategy Joanne Knox

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) is advising members that Northern Ireland’s Department of Environment, Agriculture and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has made significant changes to a new set of interim general licences.

Significant changes to Northern Ireland general licences By The Newsroom

AFBI Executive Management Team pictured L-R, Mr Pieter-Jan Schön (AFBI Director), Dr Stanley McDowell (AFBI CEO), Professor Elizabeth Magowan (AFBI Director) and Dr Alastair Douglas (AFBI Director).

The impact of AFBI science highlighted in new publication By The Newsroom

TB is affecting a huge number of herds right across Northern Ireland

Cost of bTB soaring in NI, says UFU By The Newsroom

First year PhD student Richard Hillis and Norman Fulton, Head of DAERA’s Food and Farming Group

Applications open for graduate research programme By The Newsroom

Red wellied feet digging the veg patch over with a garden fork

Carbon and other footprints By The Newsroom

All bird keepers in Northern Ireland are reminded of the need to keep their birds and poultry housed, as part of the ongoing bid to combat the growing threat of avian flu in Northern Ireland.

Bird keepers reminded to keep their flocks indoors Joanne Knox

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AgriSearch announce £400k investment in GrassCheck By The Newsroom

A support scheme worth up to £1.6million for local pig farmers has been announced by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

DAERA announces further financial support for local pig sector Joanne Knox

Dermot O'Kane, Head of Sales at Esri Ireland; Paul McGurnaghan, Director of Digital Services at Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA); Geraldine Devine, Deputy Digital Director of Agriculture, Environment and Rural at DAERA and Jamie Wallace, Customer Success Manager at Esri Ireland.

News DAERA wins Global Award for its Digital Information Hub By The Newsroom

The herd owner has suffered the loss  of more than a dozen calves this season.

The horrendous cost of BVD infection for farmers Joanne Knox

Mr Poots was keen to see the work carried out by the German Shepherd RRR

Former DAERA minister visits rural businesses in North Down By The Newsroom

Cormac McKervey

Ulster Bank concludes roadshow events for dairy farmers Ruth Rodgers

The Ulster Farmers’ Union is urging farmers across Northern Ireland to attend one of the bovine tuberculosis (TB) information roadshows.

We need all NI farmers to attend TB roadshows, says UFU Joanne Knox

News McGlone: Farmers need clarity on future funding Ruth Rodgers

The TB eradication Partnership is hosting information roadshows, beginning next week, to help farmers learn more about the strategy and, specifically, how the badger removal programme will be delivered.

TBEP to host bTB Eradication Strategy Information Roadshows Joanne Knox

The Countryside Alliance has welcomed an urgent extension to general licences in Northern Ireland , but are concerned that they are valid only until 31 December 2022.

General Licences extended in Northern Ireland but 'concerns remain' Joanne Knox

The registration of all birds in NI is key to controlling the disease.

Poultry keepers must remain vigilant, says UFU Joanne Knox

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Farmer convicted at Ballymena Court By The Newsroom

FBIS-C tier one now open for applications By The Newsroom

Land based sector must be consulted on NI AD policy, says UFU By The Newsroom

Minister Poots is pictured with Tom Wells at Mr Wells’ farm in Moira

Tier 1 of FBIS Capital is now open for applications Joanne Knox

DAERA Minister Edwin Poots

Final few days to submit EFS Wider Tranche 6 applications Joanne Knox

Still time to get your EFS Wider Tranche 6 application in Joanne Knox

Glenariff Forest Park

DAERA Bank Holiday arrangements for offices and forest parks Joanne Knox

Rising cost industry taskforce in-person attendees at 5 September meeting. Front row L-R: Gill Gallagher (NIGTA), Paul McHenry (Chair, CAFRE), Joanne Dale (DAERA), Mark Scott (CAFRE), Rodney Brown (Danske Bank), Louise Millsopp (DAERA), Wesley Aston (UFU), Back row L-R:  Mike Johnston (Dairy Council for Northern Ireland), Clodagh Crowe (Rural Support), Caroline Doyle (Barclays Bank), Jason Rankin (AgriSearch) and Conall Donnelly (NIMEA). Online attendees Cormac McKervey (Ulster Bank), James Lowe (NIAPA), Sam Strain (AHWNI) and Peter Simpson (CAFRE) and Steven Morrison (AFBI).

Agri-food ‘rising costs taskforce’ meets By The Newsroom

Update on arable and horticulture By The Newsroom

Portadown angler convicted for fisheries offences By The Newsroom

The arguments will be made at a judicial review hearing to be held at the Royal Courts of Justice in Belfast on Friday morning.

Wildlife groups’ court hearing challenge to Northern Ireland badger cull by shoo... Joanne Knox

Strategic Environmental Assessment Statement on Future Agricultural Policy publi... Joanne Knox

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