New Derry Walls Manager announced

The Department for Communities (DfC) has announced the appointment of a Derry Walls Manager. The post marks a new milestone in the care and development of this historic structure, which is the largest upstanding Monument in State Care in Northern Ireland.

DAERA announces £1.3million for eight new agri-food research projects

The Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that three research institutions in Northern Ireland are to benefit from £1.3million of new funding awarded through the DAERA/DAFM 2019 Competitive Research Call.

DAERA updates stakeholders on Tranche 3 of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS)

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has updated stakeholders on the next phase of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS).

DAERA clarifies the position on Basic Payment Scheme Entitlement Unit Values for Scheme Year 2020

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today confirmed that the unit value of Basic Payment Scheme entitlements for the 2020 scheme year will be the same as the 2019 year.

Deadline extended for debate on NI’s first ever Environment Strategy

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has extended the deadline for responses to its discussion paper on Northern Ireland’s first ever Environment Strategy.