Daera

Farmer sentenced after causing unnecessary suffering to cows

Rural crime

Farmer sentenced after causing unnecessary suffering to cows

"This was a shocking case of animal neglect and animal suffering."

clock 24 September 2024 • 1 min read
Lack of financial support poses risk to sheep farmers in Northern Ireland

Politics

Lack of financial support poses risk to sheep farmers in Northern Ireland

Sean Fitzpatrick, of the Northern Ireland Agricultural Producers' Association, said: "How can anyone expect our sheep farmers to maintain this when their income, which needs to support not only a business but a home, is getting significantly cut?"

clock 16 September 2024 • 3 min read
DAERA extends switchover date for new livestock identification tags

Livestock

DAERA extends switchover date for new livestock identification tags

‘XI' prefix tags can be used on newborn cattle, sheep, and goats from 30 June 2025

clock 02 September 2024 • 1 min read
First bluetongue case recorded in UK since February

Animal Health

First bluetongue case recorded in UK since February

"This detection is a clear reminder of the threat of the disease"

clock 27 August 2024 • 4 min read
Rural Affairs Secretary commits to new 'Farming with Nature' package for farmers in Northern Ireland

Politics

Rural Affairs Secretary commits to new 'Farming with Nature' package for farmers in Northern Ireland

"Agriculture has a significant role economically, socially, culturally and environmentally"

clock 22 August 2024 • 2 min read