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Northern Ireland
Stormont pushes for farm budget increase
Peter McCann
Politicians at Stormont have backed calls for the agricultural budget to be maintained in real terms for the duration of the current Westminster parliament
21 August 2024 Northern Ireland
Muir has ‘serious concerns’ for NI farm budget
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir spoke to the Irish Farmers Journal earlier this week. Peter McCann reports
19 June 2024 Northern Ireland
No evidence for easier planning rules – NIEA
With no operational protocol in place at present, planning applications for livestock buildings are currently being assessed by NIEA “on a case-by-case basis”.
DUP open to UK/EU veterinary deal
David Wright reports from a pre-election hustings events organised by the UFU.
19 June 2024 Northern Ireland
Other priorities ahead of funding for local shows
Officials within DAERA’s finance division are currently preparing a range of policy proposals for Minister Muir’s consideration.
5 June 2024 Northern Ireland
Confusion over DAERA animal disease powers
The issue surrounds new Windsor Framework regulations where 19 pieces of EU legislation have come under the control of the UK government.
22 May 2024 Northern Ireland