Edwin Poots

Brendan Kelly

Sheep industry must be supported into the future By The Newsroom

Sinn Féin supports introduction of new bTB control policies By The Newsroom

Farming Life Comment

Agriculture in Northern Ireland has been relegated to the slow lane Richard Halleron

Market conditions for pig producers in Northern Ireland (NI) are somewhat improved.

UFU Commodity watch - Pork & bacon update By The Newsroom

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

Premier Woodlands' managing director John Hetherington

Forestry sector looks to the future By The Newsroom

David Brown, UFU president

UFU responds to launch of draft Ammonia Strategy

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

As Christmas approaches and winter sets in, I want to highlight the real and present danger Avian Influenza (AI) still presents to our birdkeepers and poultry industry right across Northern Ireland (NI). Picture: PA

Bird flu doesn’t take a Christmas break warns NI chief vet Dr Robert Huey

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

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

Diane Forsythe MLA, DAERA Minister Edwin Poots and Cllr Alan Lewis.

South Down farmers meet with Agriculture Minister Joanne Knox

Edwin Poots, DAERA minister is pictured at the launch of the Power of Good campaign with celebrity chef Paula McIntyre and Michele Shirlow, chief executive, Food NI

'Power of Good' from our award-winning food and drink Sam Butler

Minister Poots is pictured with (left to right) Dr Sam Strain, Chief Executive of AHWNI and farmer Mr Brian Cromie.

BVD poses a serious risk to herds in Northern Ireland Ruth Rodgers

The industry's greatest asset is its people Edwin Poots, Agriculture Minister

McGlone: Farmers need clarity on future funding

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been introduced in Northern Ireland from noon on Monday 17 October, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has confirmed.

Avian Influenza Prevention Zone introduced in Northern Ireland Joanne Knox

DAERA has introduced further disease control measures at Castle Espie, Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Strangford Lough, following confirmation that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been found in captive birds at the site.

Captive Bird Monitoring Zone in place following confirmation of Avian Influenza Joanne Knox

Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 30th June 2021 -

DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA launches
DAERA’s Robotics and Automation Pilot Project – a collaboration between CAFRE and the Northern Ireland Technology Centre (NITC) of Queen’s University Belfast (QUB).

Photograph by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Poots outlines plans for future support Minister Edwin Poots

John Dan O’Hare and family pictured at the Farming Life Awards.

In Pictures: Celebrating the industry at Farming Life Awards 2022 Joanne Knox

DAERA has introduced disease control measures following initial confirmation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in samples collected from captive birds at Castle Espie, Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT), Strangford Lough.

Suspect case of notifiable avian flu identified in Northern Ireland Joanne Knox

DAERA Minister Edwin Poots

Improve the efficiency of livestock sector to help drive productivity - Poots By The Newsroom

Aoibeann Walsh, Rural Support, Bronagh McElroy, Yellow Road Farm, Marie Kelly, Yellow Road, Paul Kelly, Yellow Road Farm, Veronica Morris, Rural Support, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots, along with participants Martin, Conor, Christopher, and Brian.

The importance of social farming in NI Joanne Knox

Poots lays out farm support future By The Newsroom

Re-opening of Tier 1 of FBIS Capital is announced Joanne Knox

Minister praises Zone 1 farmers who have registered for the Soil Nutrient Health... Joanne Knox

DAERA Minister Edwin Poots

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

DAERA Minister Edwin Poots and UFU president David Brown, who will speak to farmers at a public meeting in Hillsborough

Public meeting to be held on ‘future of farming in Northern Ireland’

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA pictured with Northern Ireland competitors at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co. Laois. Pictured, from left, Adrian Jamison, Andrew Gill, Rodney Crawford and David Wright.

Minister enjoys his first visit to National Ploughing Championships Joanne Knox

Trees will be an integralpart of our future By The Newsroom

UFU comment on protein crop scheme extension Joanne Knox

Northern Ireland pilot Protein Crops Scheme extended Joanne Knox

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots pictured with Michele Doran, Honourable Treasurer and General Secretary of Lurgan District Horse and Cattle Show Society Ltd

Bounce Back Scheme Letters of Offer to issue Joanne Knox

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

More than 90% uptake for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme Richard Halleron

UFU comment on direct payments received by farmers Joanne Knox

£286.9 million in Direct Payments issued to NI farmers Joanne Knox

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots pictured with Justin Coleman from Moy Park at a recent visit to Performance House in Waringstown

Minister visits Moy Park Performance House By The Newsroom

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots pictured at the NI Aberdeen Angus Club'ss Open Day in Tyrella with host farmer Oisin Murnion; club chairperson Hylda Mills; and Ian Watson, junior vice president, Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society. Picture: Julie Hazelton

Aberdeen Angus Open Day By The Newsroom

Trouble ahead for DAERA minister Richard Halleron

Show societies in plea for support Richard Halleron

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots pictured with Justin Coleman from Moy Park at a recent visit to Performance House in Waringstown.

Agriculture Minister visits Moy Park performance house Joanne Knox

Under 25 stockjudging winners Matthew Sufferin, Maghera, first; and Mena McCloskey Dungiven, second, with master judge John Blackburn, Clogher, at the NI Aberdeen Angus Club's Open Day in Tyrella. Picture: Julie Hazelton

In Pictures: Agriculture Minister joins visitors at Aberdeen Angus open day By The Newsroom