Press Releases

Synopsis: Here you will find links to the Press Releases and Media Operational Notices issued by the Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.

12/06/2016

New Meeting Schedule for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee

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29/06/2016

Committee brings Brexit concerns to the fore

The Assembly’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee (AERA) received briefings today from a number of agricultural and environmental stakeholders on the possible challenges and opportunities of the recent EU Referendum.

Reference: AERA 01/16/17

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03/08/2016

Committee expresses concern over fish kill in River Faughan

Reference: AERA 02/16/17

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13/09/2016

Minister to brief Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee

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10/10/2016

Committee Expresses Concern Over Fish Kill in Annsborough River

Reference: AERA 04/16/17

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15/11/2016

Planning Permission May Be Needed to Avail of Farm Business Improvement Scheme, Warns Committee

The Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA) Committee has highlighted that farmers may need to ensure that planning permission is in place or that they have already applied for the necessary permissions to avail of the new Farm Business Improvement Scheme (FSIB) Tier Two.

Reference: AERA 06/16/17

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25/11/2016

Committee visits Mobuoy Road waste site

The Assembly’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA) Committee held its meeting today (Thursday 24 November) at Ebrington, where Members received an update from Departmental officials on illegal dumping and waste crime.

Reference: AERA 07/16/17

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08/04/2020

Minister must take Action to Ensure Local Beef Farmers are Prioritised

Reference: AERA 01/19/20

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29/04/2020

Committee Calls on the EU and Westminster to Provide Greater Financial Support to Agri-Food Sector

Reference: AERA 02/19/20

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13/05/2020

Agriculture Bill Must Not Disadvantage Local Agri-Foods Sector, Says Committee

Reference: AERA 03/19/20

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20/05/2020

Minister to Seek Committee Views on Additional Funding Scheme for Farmers and Horticulture Industry

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11/11/2020

Committee to receive briefings on the environment and green growth strategies

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18/11/2020

Committee to Receive Briefings on the Future Agricultural Policy and Basic Payment Scheme

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19/11/2020

Future Agricultural Policy must be Robust and Fit for Purpose, says Committee

Reference: 02/20/21

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10/02/2021

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee to Receive Briefing on the Independent Panel on Review of Decisions

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03/03/2021

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee to Receive Departmental Update on Construction and Staffing at Ports

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10/03/2021

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee to Receive Briefing from Minister

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22/04/2021

Committee to Seek Greater Clarity from Council Chief Executive on Decision to Withdraw Staff from NI Ports

Reference: 03/20/21

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19/05/2021

Committee Calls for Evidence and Views on Climate Change Bill

Reference: 04/20/21

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08/07/2021

Committee Publishes Report into the Withdrawal of DAERA and Local Authority Staff from Ports

Reference: AERA 05/20/21

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