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National Conference on Women in Agriculture to take place

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has today (Tuesday September 20) announced a National Conference on Women in Farming will take place. Speaking at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co. Laois, ...

20 Sept 2022 at 14:07

Northern Ireland

Super-sized nature reserve planned for hills above Belfast

A “super-sized” nature reserve is to be created in the hills above Belfast. Conservation charity Ulster Wildlife has unveiled the plan for an area of grassland that is the size of 480 football pitches. The move comes after the charity bought 133 ...

01 Aug 2022 at 11:43

National News

'Be mindful' - Public advised not to feed horses and donkeys without the owner’s permission

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is urging members of the public not to feed horses and donkeys without the owner’s permission. Many of us are enjoying walks along boreens and village roads this summer and will likely get the ...

05 Aug 2022 at 12:57

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Fall in crime across County Derry's policing districts

Crime across County Derry's three local policing districts has fallen over the last year, police data has revealed. The PSNI have this month published a series of statistics that show a reduction in agri-crime, anti-social behaviour, drug ...

05 Aug 2022 at 09:00

National News

€2.8m package announced to support Irish fruit and vegetable growers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity with special responsibility for horticulture Pippa Hackett have announced the opening of the Horticulture Exceptional ...

06 Jun 2022 at 12:46

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Irregular behaviour on western bank of Lough Foyle

The “continuous desecration” of the western shore of Lough Foyle should be the subject of the Republic of Ireland's Environment Department investigation, according to a Donegal County Councillor. Speaking to Derry News, following last ...

11 Mar 2022 at 12:00

Local News

Councillor calls for financial help for farmers

Sinn Féin Councillor Kathleen McGurk is calling for the Agriculture Minister to step in and help farmers with increased costs. "Farmers and their families are, like everyone else, being impacted with the cost-of-living crisis. They ...

31 Mar 2022 at 21:00

National News

Warning issued over outbreak of Avian flu

A warning has been issued about the risk of the highly contagious Avian Flu after nearly 60 wild sea birds were detected with it on Irish coasts recently. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the HSE Public ...

16 Sept 2022 at 11:27

National News

Cost of fertiliser and feed prices continue to soar for agriculture industry

The costs being faced in agriculture continue to soar with fertiliser prices up 133.8% compared to last year and energy prices were up by 51.3%, latest figures show. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) released Agricultural ...

13 Sept 2022 at 16:59

Northern Ireland

Teenager to cycle 900 miles across UK and Ireland to raise soil crisis awareness

A teenager will cycle 900 miles across the UK and Ireland to raise awareness about soil health only two weeks after deciding to take part. Oscar Smith, 17, from the Isle of Skye, has never cycled more than 50 miles but ...

21 Nov 2022 at 17:55

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland had highest emissions per person in 2021, figures show

Northern Ireland had the highest per capita emissions in the UK in 2021, mainly due to agriculture, new Government figures show. The country emitted 10.6 tCO2e per person, with land use change also a big contributor, ...

29 Jun 2023 at 14:01

Local News

New enhanced visitor experience for popular County Derry woodlands

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan has welcomed a new project designed to enhance the visitor experience at Banagher Glen. Tucked away in the north Sperrins, a few miles south of Dungiven,...

29 Jun 2023 at 12:09

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