Constructive engagement and a solutions-focused approach to EU Exit issues facing NI is crucial DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA has said following meetings with Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, Minister for the Cabinet Office and other government ministers. More at daera-ni.gov.uk/news/muir-seek…

⚠️If you suspect #bluegreenalgae-report suspected blooms: 📲On Bloomin Algae App-submit photo of algae bloom-download at:ceh.ac.uk/our-science/pr… 📧[email protected] ☎️0800 80 70 60 🔗daera-ni.gov.uk/blue-green-alg… nidirect WalkNI Belfast City Council NW Ireland 2040 NILGA

🏊Check out the latest bathing water quality results at:nidirect.gov.uk/articles/bathi… nidirect Swim NI National Trust NI RNLI Lifeguards NI Sport NI Northern Ireland NI Environment Link Department for Infrastructure Causeway Council Northern Ireland Water ArdsandNorthDown Belfast City Council Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Derry Strabane Cncl Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council

⛵️Closes tmw! Last year DAERA processed around 20 marine licence applications & we are running the service at a loss every yr 👉We are currently consulting on proposals for fees to bring DAERA in line with the rest of the UK 🗓️Closes: Tue 3 Sep 📢Reply at: consultations2.nidirect.gov.uk/daera/proposal…

📢Closes Fri 13 Sept! Rural Needs Act is a key tool to help ensure the needs of rural communities are properly considered by public authorities 👉Are there any changes to those bodies listed in Schedule to the Act that you would like to see?🔗consultations2.nidirect.gov.uk/daera/review-o… nidirect

#Bluetongue ⚠️Be aware of the risks of importing animals 👉They will be tested & infected animals will be culled 🔗More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/daera-iss… nidirect FarmWeek Farming Life Farmers Journal NI Dairy Council NI AHDB Beef & Lamb Countryside Services AFBI LMC NI Ulster Farmers' Union CAFRE

🟢Zone 3 registration for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme has been extended to Friday 6th September (midnight). Need to doublecheck your field zone❓ Visit bit.ly/DAERAonline DAERA Ulster Farmers' Union AFBI John Henning OBE CAFRE LMC NI #SNHS_NI

⚠️If you suspect #bluegreenalgae-report suspected blooms: 📲On Bloomin Algae App-submit photo of algae bloom-download at:ceh.ac.uk/our-science/pr… 📧[email protected] ☎️0800 80 70 60 🔗daera-ni.gov.uk/blue-green-alg… nidirect WalkNI Belfast City Council NW Ireland 2040 NILGA

Minister @AndrewMuirMLA visited Hydebank Wood Secure College & Female Prison with @JusticeNI Minister Naomi Long to officially 'switch on' a 668 solar panel farm. The Minister also heard about the agricultural & animal husbandry facilities at the site. 🔗justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-and-…

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA today met with Natalie Prosser, Chief Executive of the Office for Environmental Protection @officeforEP to discuss their report on the implementation of the Water Framework Directive Regulations. daera-ni.gov.uk/news/ministeri…

📽️.DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA and Justice NI Minister Naomi Long MLA officially ‘switched on’ a new 668 panel solar farm at NI Prison Service Hydebank Wood Secure College and Female Prison. More at ⬇️

👉Fly-tipping is a crime. Play your part in keeping NI rubbish free 👉Whether you hire a skip, pay a builder or a ‘man with a van’ to remove household waste you must ensure they're licenced 🔗More info: nidirect.gov.uk/articles/repor… Belfast City Council

Great to hear from Andrew Muir MLA, Minister for Environment, Agriculture & Rural Affairs, at the ADBA Northern Ireland Conference. The Minister addressed the nutrient pollution problem in Northern Ireland and how anaerobic digestion is a critical part in solving the problem.

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir told ADBA – Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Asso. conference in Belfast today that we need Northern Ireland to deliver locally produced, environmentally sustainable renewable energy. More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/daera-min… Economy NI

Drivers should be competent to operate a vehicle safely and receive appropriate information, instruction, and training for the vehicle they use. For info on skills, training and good safety practice for operating workplace vehicles: visit hseni.gov.uk/publications/s…

🚜Closed spreading period for chemical fertiliser 👉The Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) prohibits the application of fertilisers during the months when plant growth is lowest and the risk of nutrient runoff is highest. 🔗More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/closed-sp…

Today we launch our new paper - ‘The connection between paramilitarism and mental health in NI’ which reveals the devastating impact of paramilitarism on mental health. Read the full report at: endingtheharm.com/research-paper…

🎬Calling rural community & environmental stakeholders Northern Ireland Screen are seeking new board members! CAFRE Ulster Farmers' Union LMC NI NI Environment Link Rural Support Rural Network NI Rural Action NIRWN AFBI HSENI Climate Northern Ireland Sustainable Northern Ireland Loughs Agency Keep NI Beautiful

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA visited Ballycoose Farm in Larne where he met with suckler cow & sheep farmer Campbell Tweed OBE. This was an opportunity to hear more about the work taking place on Ballycoose Farm & discuss key aspects of the sheep & beef enterprises. #LoveLambWeek

❗️If you no longer wish to keep your XL Bully dog after 31 December 2024⬇️ Owners or rehoming organisations can see next steps at: nidirect.gov.uk/xlbullydogs Belfast City Council USPCA Official Ulster Farmers' Union Rural Support PDSA CAFRE RCN NI VetNI Northern Ireland Veterinary Specialists Dogs Trust 💛🐶