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Northern Ireland
DAERA consider on-off slurry ban
Peter McCann
A 37-point action plan to improve water quality was published by the department last week after receiving approval by ministers in the NI Executive
24 July 2024 Northern Ireland
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
24 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Labour silent on UK farm budget
Farm Minister Daniel Zeichner gave some insight into Labour’s plans for farm schemes when he said the new government “will not be over-turning the applecart”.
Grazing more sheep with less fertiliser
Clement Lynch has adopted a paddock grazing system on his sheep farm in Park, Co Derry. Peter McCann reports
17 July 2024 Northern Ireland
More water quality rules needed - Muir
The current NAP includes rules around closed periods for spreading slurry and fertiliser, as well as minimum slurry storage requirements.
17 July 2024 Northern Ireland
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
17 July 2024 Northern Ireland
TB payment cuts shelved for now
Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir said cuts could not be completely ruled out because DAERA’s budget is 'very constrained'
10 July 2024 Northern Ireland
New UK government pressed on farm budget
Following Labour’s election win last week, the party’s spokespeople for environment and agriculture were appointed as ministers in the new government.
10 July 2024 Northern Ireland
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
10 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Muir digs in on 5ha claim area
Minister Muir dismissed the argument that small farms should be allowed to claim the new Farm Sustainability Payment as it can help with getting planning permission.
10 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Cutting out inputs on Ballykelly beef farm
Jonathan Blair has cut fertiliser and meal out of his farming system. Peter McCann reports.
10 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Tighter fertiliser rules on the table
Establishment of an online database which records details about the movement of fertiliser on to individual farms is part of the plan
3 July 2024 Northern Ireland