Northern Ireland's new farming minister ready to face 'challenges'

Industry leaders say urgent action is needed to address issues such as TB, the supply chain and environment following two years of Stormont stalemate

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
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Andrew Muir - Northern Ireland Farming Minister. Credit: DAERA
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Andrew Muir - Northern Ireland Farming Minister. Credit: DAERA

Andrew Muir has been named as Northern Ireland farming minister after Northern Ireland's power sharing executive returned to Stormont this week and has already admitted there are 'challenges' ahead...

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