William Irwin MLA

William Irwin MLA

Farmers urged to be vigilant following series of dog attacks

William Irwin MLA with a show exhibitor and his colleague Edwin Poots MLA.

Calls for agriculture show support scheme

During ‘Question Time’ in the Assembly chamber on Monday, Mr Irwin asked the DAERA Minister if he would maintain the bovine TB compensation rate at its current level. (Pic: stock image)

Irwin questions Muir on TB compensation

Newry and Armagh DUP assemblyman and Stormont Agriculture Committee member, William Irwin MLA, has tabled an oral question to the DAERA Minister asking whether he will commit to maintaining Bovine TB compensation at its current rate. (Pic: stock image)

Irwin to quiz Minister on TB compensation proposals

Blue Green Algae. (Pic: DAERA)

Lough Neagh water quality an important focus - Irwin

William Irwin MLA.

Irwin voices concern as DAERA ‘puts brakes’ on farm development

A hidden cost of bovine TB (bTB) is the indirect impact it can have in spreading other infectious diseases between herds.

Disease risks from replacement stock can exacerbate the impact of TB breakdowns

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Irwin urges financial support extension to flooded farms

William Irwin MLA.

Concern over vet strike implications

DUP MLA William Irwin is raising concerns around the new NIFAIS system.

Irwin issues ongoing issues with NIFAIS

The MLAs have said a "more responsive approach to slurry spreading is needed". (Pic: stock image)

Weather makes strong case for slurry flexibility say Irwin and Poots

William Irwin MLA

Irwin welcomes stolen tractor recovery

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

Irwin meets DAERA Permanent Secretary

The DUP delegation met UFU representatives.

DUP delegation meet Ulster Farmers' Union representatives

William Irwin MLA says 'farmers feel discriminated against in voucher scheme payments'.

Farmers feel discriminated against in voucher scheme payments - Irwin

William Irwin MLA

Irwin appointed DUP Agriculture and Rural Affairs spokesperson

Newry and Armagh DUP assemblyman, William Irwin MLA, has been appointed the party spokesperson on Agriculture and Rural Affairs.

Joanne Knox

William Irwin MLA pictured with Edwin Poots MLA, UFU President David Brown, Victor Chestnutt and farmers at the annual Winter Fair.

Irwin attends Winter Fair

Irwin welcomes veterinary medicines assurance

William Irwin MLA

Irwin concern on supply of veterinary medicines

Irwin expresses concern on food supply security

arry Harvey MLA, William Irwin MLA, UFU President Victor Chestnutt and Tom Buchanan MLA

Irwin hosts UFU manifesto meeting

Much needed clarity provided - Irwin

William Irwin MLA

‘It has been a long road to reality for many assembly members’ - Irwin

Processors must step up to the mark – Irwin

Irwin welcomes panels progress

William Irwin

Irwin raises DAERA Direct delay concerns

William Irwin MLA

Red diesel changes causing concern for meal and lime suppliers in NI

Some meal and lime suppliers have been voicing their concerns over the removal of the red diesel rebate this April.

Joanne Knox

William Irwin MLA

Red diesel will not be permitted for tractor runs or ploughing matches from 1 Ap...

William Irwin MLA

Pedigree breeders pulling out of shows and sales - Situation ‘cannot continue’

Irwin raises plight of pig producers

Concern at ‘ridiculous’ barriers to green energy

Farmer 'devastated' after 'large number' of pigs killed in unit fire

MLA William Irwin

Irwin raises labour shortage with DAERA Minister

Irwin lobbies Poots on planning delays

William Irwin MLA

Irwin urges ‘climate reality check’

Calls for overhaul of cross compliance penalties

Climate lobby continue to ignore reality: Irwin

Irwin raises issues over rural planning

Concern as pigs start to back up

Irwin voices concern on planning rules on farms

UFU president Victor Chestnutt, Jessica Pollock and chairman of NI Assembly AERA Committee Declan McAleer.

Climate change tops the agenda

William Irwin

Protocol difficulties unsustainable – Irwin

Irwin slams protocol impacts

Irwin urges safety first at all times on farm

Livestock harmed by discarded litter

Irwin dismay at ‘dismissive attitude’ to Climate Change Bill concerns

Irwin says TB strategy must work

Irwin calls for politicians to listen to the industry on climate change

Irwin welcomes soil sampling scheme plans

MLA William Irwin

MLA pushes case for Poots to remain as agriculture minister

Financial help vital on climate action - Irwin

Irwin urges caution on UK/Australia trade deal

Agri-food buy in ‘essential’ on climate change - Irwin

Irwin demands climate ‘common sense’

William Irwin

Climate Change Bill ‘devastating’