Minister visits farm of UFU President

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has visited the farm of UFU President, Mr Victor Chestnutt, to see for himself some of the range of positive environmental measures that have been put in place.




Hargey welcomes first steps to live music returning

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has welcomed today’s (1 July) decision to relax restrictions on live music.




Extension of term of appointment of Attorney General

The First Minister and deputy First Minister have agreed to extend the appointment of Dame Brenda King as Attorney General for Northern Ireland for a period of one year. 




Poots launches Robotics and Automation Pilot Project

Robotics and automation in the agri-food industry could improve productivity, reduce waste, maximise safety and lower costs, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has said.




The Northern Ireland Planning Statistics: 2020/21 Annual Statistical Bulletin published

The Northern Ireland Planning Statistics: 2020/21 Annual Statistical Bulletin is published today.