Health Minister publishes 10-year Social Care Workforce Strategy
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has published a plan to develop a sustainable social care workforce over the next decade. read more
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Results from the June Agricultural Census 2024
The results from the June 2024 Agricultural Census have been released today, Thursday 12 December 2024, by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). read more
New analysis shows half of NI farms potentially impacted by inheritance tax changes
Around half of all farms in Northern Ireland, accounting for 80% of farmed land, could be impacted by the Inheritance Tax changes announced as part of the UK budget in October. read more
DAERA reiterates the importance of biosecurity among the poultry sector as Avian Flu identified in a wild bird in the Republic of Ireland
Northern Ireland’s Chief Vet Brian Dooher has reminded all bird keepers of the critical importance of maintaining high biosecurity standards due to the increasing threat of avian influenza. read more
Muir urges beef farmers to opt in to avoid missing out
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir is reminding farm businesses that time is running out to opt in to the Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) Scheme to receive payment for eligible animals slaughtered in 2024. read more