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Peter McCann on 10 Nov 2021
Round-up of news from Stormont
Minister Poots admits ammonia plan is 'tricky' and takes aim at Sinn Féin over climate change.
David Wright on 23 Jun 2021
Farmers don’t need a new ag minister
It is still uncertain whether Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots will remain in the post.
Peter McCann on 09 Jun 2021
Change is coming for NI farmers – Poots
The concept of having more environmentally focused schemes for Northern Ireland farmers is strongly supported by most MLAs at Stormont.
Peter McCann on 05 May 2021
Less farm output under NI climate bill
The bill was tabled by Green Party MLA Clare Bailey and is supported by Sinn Féin, SDLP, Alliance and the Ulster Unionist Party.
David Wright on 17 Mar 2021
Poots offers deal on NI Protocol
Minister Poots has called on politicians to work together to find practical solutions to the NI Protocol.
David Wright on 03 Mar 2021
Farm gate pricing legislation put to MLAs
A number of farm lobby organisations in NI have been calling for minimum farm gate pricing legislation since 2013.
Phelim O'Neill on 03 Mar 2021
Warning of more Brexit complications from 1 April
Turbulent week sees work stop on building inspection posts in the north while Irish exporters are warned to get ready for UK enforcing controls from 1 April.
Peter McCann on 24 Feb 2021
ANC payment ruled out by Lyons
Agriculture Minister Gordon Lyons has ruled out reintroducing the Areas of Natural Constraint scheme in Northern Ireland.
David Wright on 01 Feb 2021
Poots steps down as Northern Ireland's agriculture minister
Minister Poots’ temporary replacement in the post is east Antrim MLA Gordon Lyons
David Wright on 20 Jan 2021
MLAs to probe DAERA review process
Under current legislation DAERA officials can overrule appeal recommendations made by an Independent Panel
David Wright on 18 Nov 2020
Poots won’t be going against a review panel
The review of decisions process for area based schemes allows farmers to make their case to an independent panel at Stage 2
Peter McCann on 18 Nov 2020
NI parties oppose strict ammonia proposals
The main political parties in NI have opposed proposals from the Green Party on reducing ammonia emissions
Peter McCann on 18 Nov 2020
Little change to BPS before 2023
Major changes to how direct payments are distributed in Northern Ireland are unlikely to be rolled out before 2023 at the very earliest.
Peter McCann on 08 Jul 2020
Poots defends coronavirus support decision
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots has been pressed on the lack of coronavirus support for suckler and sheep farmers.
Peter McCann on 22 May 2020
Poots aims to pay out £25m aid by July
The initial £25m coronavirus support package will be targeted at the dairy, beef and horticulture sectors in Northern Ireland.
on 21 Feb 2020
The Big Dealer: Poots takes aim at Irish co-ops
Battle of the breeds, tractor run, IFA reforms, new Agriculture Commissioner, young farmers, Pierce leaves UCD and more in this week's Big Dealer.
Peter McCann on 05 Feb 2020
New environment body not to be feared – Poots
MLA's in the NI Assembly have passed a motion to declare a “climate emergency”.
Peter McCann on 05 Feb 2020
Flood aid not recommended for Tyrone farmers
A number of farms in the northwest were badly hit by floods in August 2017.
David Wright on 15 Jan 2020
Environment trumps farming in Stormont deal
Officials chose to focus on climate change and environmental protection over production agriculture in the Stormont deal
Peter McCann on 15 Jan 2020
Pressure on Poots to deliver
The minister has expressed interest in grant aid to help NI farmers reduce ammonia emissions.