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.

Date Title Action

13/06/2016

New Meeting Schedule for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee

Read New Meeting Schedule for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee

30/06/2016

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

Read Committee brings Brexit concerns to the fore

04/08/2016

Committee expresses concern over fish kill in River Faughan

Reference: AERA 02/16/17

Read Committee expresses concern over fish kill in River Faughan

14/09/2016

Minister to brief Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee

Read Minister to brief Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee

11/10/2016

Committee Expresses Concern Over Fish Kill in Annsborough River

Reference: AERA 04/16/17

Read Committee Expresses Concern Over Fish Kill in Annsborough River

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

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

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

Read Committee visits Mobuoy Road waste site

09/04/2020

Minister must take Action to Ensure Local Beef Farmers are Prioritised

Reference: AERA 01/19/20

Read Minister must take Action to Ensure Local Beef Farmers are Prioritised

30/04/2020

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

Reference: AERA 02/19/20

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

14/05/2020

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

Reference: AERA 03/19/20

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

21/05/2020

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

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

11/11/2020

Committee to receive briefings on the environment and green growth strategies

Read Committee to receive briefings on the environment and green growth strategies

18/11/2020

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

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

19/11/2020

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

Reference: 02/20/21

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

10/02/2021

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

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

03/03/2021

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

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

10/03/2021

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

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

23/04/2021

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

Reference: 03/20/21

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

20/05/2021

Committee Calls for Evidence and Views on Climate Change Bill

Reference: 04/20/21

Read Committee Calls for Evidence and Views on Climate Change Bill

09/07/2021

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

Reference: AERA 05/20/21

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