Poots launches Tranche 5 EFS (Higher)

DAERA Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, has announced that the Higher Level of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Tranche 5 will open for applications from today.

Ministers welcome reopening of retail and outdoor hospitality as another positive step forward

Executive Ministers have today welcomed the reopening of retail and outdoor hospitality businesses as another positive step forward in the easing of Coronavirus restrictions.

Dodds welcomes easing of restrictions on visits to Belfast and Portadown

Economy Minister today hailed the reopening of retail, outdoor hospitality and some tourism accommodation as “another significant milestone as we move out of lockdown”.

Dodds announces further details of High Street Stimulus scheme

Every person in Northern Ireland aged 18 and over will be eligible to apply for a pre-paid card worth £100 to spend in their local high street, Economy Minister Diane Dodds announced today.

Sellers permitted to return to livestock sales as COVID-19 restrictions are gradually eased

Following recent announcements and guidance from the NI Executive in relation to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, the Livestock Market Stakeholder group have met to discuss and review the protocol put in place to ensure the safety of all who attend and work at livestock sales.