DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA, has announced that the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Tranches 3 and 4, will now proceed, providing much needed clarity for the farming sector.

Health and social care services are coming under growing pressure due to the increase in cases of coronavirus.

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has welcomed the decision by the UK Chancellor to retain the duty relief on red diesel used for agricultural vehicles.

As of 2pm on Thursday 12 March testing has resulted in two new presumed positive cases bringing the total number of cases in Northern Ireland to 20.

The Department of Health has announced extensions to the terms of two Non-Executive Lay Members of the NI Blood Transfusion Service Board