Poots announces £1.27M Covid-19 support scheme for sheep farmers

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced a financial support package worth up to £1.27 million to sheep farmers who have been impacted by poor wool prices over the past year following the crash in the global market for wool as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Avian Influenza: Housing measures set to be lifted on 13 April

Compulsory housing measures for poultry and captive birds are set to be lifted in Northern Ireland at midnight on Tuesday 13 April, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots announced today.

Over £260 million paid out under Localised Restrictions Support Scheme – Murphy

Over £260 million of financial assistance has been paid to businesses under the Department of Finance’s Localised Restrictions Support Scheme (LRSS).

Poots informs US Consulate General of challenges of NI Protocol

Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs Minister, Edwin Poots MLA has met with Acting US Consul General in Belfast, Mr Bryan Wockley, to update the US administration on the implementation of the NI Protocol (NIP) and the challenges it presents to our agri-food sector in particular.

Minister Hargey confirms additional funding for councils

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has today confirmed she has allocated a further £4m to councils.