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⏰𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝! ⏰ Have your say on DAERA's review of the Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) (2019) before the extended deadline of 11.59 pm on 24 July. daera-ni.gov.uk/consultations/…

After university Henry followed in the footsteps of many young farmers, and travelled to Australia to work in a remote cattle station in the Northern Territory. It was here, thousands of miles from home, that Henry suffered his life-changing accident. Please take a moment to…
DYK - 38% of farmers surveyed say that having an injury themselves, or a friend having an injury, would encourage them to wear eye protection. Your life can change in the blink of an eye 💛 #FarmSafetyWeek
Want some top tips for looking after your eyes? We reached out to the experts at the new @RNIB See Cymru Differently project to see what they had to say … 💛 bit.ly/46qcry9 #FarmSafetyWeek
Moy Park Limited was fined a total of £4,000 at Ballymena Magistrates' Court today. More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/moy-park-…

DAERA Minister @AndrewMuirNI has permitted the voluntary use of three Bluetongue Serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccines in Northern Ireland, subject to licensing. More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/minister-…

@AndrewMuirNI has met @timmydooley during his visit to NI. The Ministers were in Carrickfergus Marina to witness the reintroduction of the native oyster by @UlsterWildlife. The visit builds on cross-border collaboration on shared environmental and marine priorities. @DeptCEE
🗣️DAERA are consulting on proposed new rules on the sale and supply of puppies and kittens to strengthen animal welfare protections. 🐾Have your say in the public consultation: 🔗daera-ni.gov.uk/consultations/…

News Release: HSENI shows its support for the older farmer. Click here to read more 👇 hseni.gov.uk/news/hseni-sho… #FarmSafetyWeek
13 years … 13 stories … Each story has helped inspire change, sparked conversations, and reminded us why we need to keep working to make our industry safer... bit.ly/44FrXoo 💛 #FarmSafetyWeek
The Department for Communities has activated the Emergency Payment Scheme for flooding. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council would encourage any resident whose home was flooded due to yesterday's rainfall to report it through the 'Flooding Incident Line' by calling 0300 2000 100
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is supporting the Farm Safety Foundation during Farm Safety Week, which is running from Monday 21 July to Friday 25 July 2025. Read more about Farm Safety Week 2025 >> nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/farm-s…
🗣️Have your say in our consultation on Third NI Climate Adaptation Programme 👉NICCAP3 sets out actions required to improve our climate change resilience over next 5 yrs 🗓️Deadline: 4 Aug 2025 🔗daera-ni.gov.uk/consultations/…

DAERA Bathing Water Quality Dashboard is LIVE! 🏖️ Check water quality at all 33 bathing sites across NI 🔗daerani.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboard… ⚠️Avoid bathing during/after heavy rain 📢 Please note: Results are not real-time

It’s #FarmSafetyWeek. Farming families and visitors are being reminded to be extra careful during the summer months. Get safety information and advice: nidirect.gov.uk/news/child-saf… @daera_ni @hsenigov
Take part in the FREE Carlingford Ambassador Programme taking place from 11th-15th August! Dive into water sports, conservation & outdoor adventures 🌊 Register your interest by 25th July 👉 bit.ly/46T5KVj Find out more: bit.ly/3SGVhUN #STEM #LoughsAgency
New £250,000 Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition focused on Sustainable Utilisation of Layer Manure (SULM) is open to application 🗓️Closing date 15 Aug

⚠️Due to path damage and landslides caused by last night's flash flooding in County Fermanagh, Cladagh Glen Nature Reserve will be closed until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience. @nidirect

🏊Check out the latest bathing water quality results at: nidirect.gov.uk/articles/bathi… @WalkNI @ANBorough @lisburnccc @CausewayCouncil @RNLILifeguardNI @NationalTrustNI @OutmoreNI @DiscoverNI @niwnews @deptinfra @NetRegs

In celebration of diversity and inclusion, the Civil Service LGBTQ+ Staff Network and colleagues will be participating in @Belfastpride. Come down and say hello to staff at our stall in Pride Village this Saturday and hear about our work in delivering public services.…
Rural Support will be launching their monthly Newsletter soon so if you would like to receive regular updates on what is happening within the charity & how you can get involved please email [email protected] your details #RSstrongertogether