Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

16/10/2026

Sustainable Farming Investment Scheme:
👉Have you received a Letter of Offer?
👉Could you please log into the Scheme Portal to accept your Letter of Offer (or to check your application status).
🔗The Scheme Portal is available directly at: https://digitalapps2.daera-ni.gov.uk/SustainableFarming/StartHere

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16/10/2026

Updated guidance has been published with practical steps to increase herd health and protect your livestock from bovine TB risks.
👉This includes farmer factsheets, educational videos, useful links and epidemiological information.
🔗Find out more: https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/topics/tb-biosecurity

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16/10/2026

During , which comes to a close today, DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA celebrated the work of rural women artists at an Arts Council of Northern Ireland exhibition in Stormont. Northern Ireland Assembly

16/10/2026

Keep your pets safe and happy this Halloween 🐾 🎃

More advice is available from PDSA here ➡️ https://www.pdsa.org.uk/what-we-do/blog/halloween-survival-guide-for-pets

16/10/2026

SAP will provide you with financial support to invest in technologies and adopt new systems, along with the training and know-how needed to use these tools effectively. Find out more visit https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/topics/sustainable-agriculture-programme

Northern Ireland Food and Drink - NIFDA

16/10/2026

DAERA encourages farmers and growers to participate in the 2026 Pesticide Usage Survey. More info: https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/daera-encourages-farmers-and-growers-participate-2026-pesticide-usage-survey

15/10/2026

🌿 Farming with Nature: Be Part of Landscape-Scale Nature Recovery Across Northern Ireland 🌱

Farmers and land managers are at the heart of our countryside and play a vital role in shaping and managing our landscapes. Their knowledge, experience and commitment are central to delivering lasting benefits for nature.

DAERA’s ambitious new Farming with Nature Landscape Projects Scheme offers an exciting opportunity to build on this vital role, working together to restore habitats, support biodiversity and lead landscape-scale nature recovery across Northern Ireland. 🌳

💚 Join our online information webinar to find out more about the scheme, its aims and how farmers and land managers can get involved in helping create a more nature-rich countryside for future generations.

📅 Date: 21 October

⏰ Time: 7.00 pm.

💻 Where: Online via Microsoft Teams, no registration required. See link https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3484151946076906?p=TccPSjSq2zs9pii6QE

15/10/2026

West Nile Fever is a mosquito-borne disease with cases on the rise in Europe. It can cause neurological disease and even death in horses. If you plan to travel your horse to Europe, consult your vet about vaccination before the peak vector season.

15/10/2026

📢CLOSING NEXT TUESDAY
DAERA Minister has announced that the Forest Expansion Scheme (FES) is now open for applications. More info: https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/minister-muir-announces-opening-improved-forest-expansion-scheme

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15/10/2026

ℹ️ Blue-Green Algae on Lough Neagh

🎥 Blue-green algal blooms have been visible on Lough Neagh in recent years. In this short film, Adam Mellor from Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute explains what blue-green algae is.

https://youtu.be/KCWV2mIx8hg?si=5QkF7YCUftvsfwTB

Lough Neagh Partnership

Blue-green algal blooms have been visible on Lough Neagh in recent ...