New identification, registration and record-keeping rules are being introduced in Northern Ireland for the keeping of camelid and cervid animals, including alpacas, llamas and deer. read more
With the countdown well underway to the 157th Balmoral Show, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is preparing once again to showcase how it supports Northern Ireland’s agri food and fishing sectors, rural communities an… read more
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today published ‘Key Rural Issues 2025’. read more
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has welcomed his Department’s investment of £1.65million through the 2025/26 Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme (RMCGS) to 1,029 rural voluntary and community sector organisations. read more
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has launched the first edition of the Sustainable Agriculture Programme (SAP) newsletter, providing farm businesses across Northern Ireland with a clear overview of new and emerging support under the Programme. read more