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I understand Site Search Main menu Home Topics Publications Consultations Contact Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Featured Avian Influenza confirmed at commercial holding in Republic of Ireland 21 November 2021 Minister Poots urges bird keepers to review and enhance their biosecurity measures ... more Grants and Funding 08 November 2021 Latest Grants and Funding news and guidance... more EU Exit 20 October 2021 Stay up to date with the latest guidance from across the Department.... more More news … Quick Links DAERA online services EU Exit Information DAERA COVID-19 Grants and Funding Export Live Animals/Animal Products to Third Countries (DECOL) Exporting Food Products of Animal Origin and Animal By-Products to EU via GB (SHA Online) Avian Influenza Information How to make a complaint Follow us Twitter facebook youtube Our responsibilities Angling Angling policy including the role of Inland Fisheries, angling farms and stations and the conservation and protection of salmon and eels. … more Animal Health and Welfare Information about diseases, disease control and prevention, welfare of farmed and non-farmed animals as well as importing and exporting animals, PVPs, AVIs and AVSs. … more Biodiversity Protecting and preserving Northern Ireland's wildlife and habitats from invasive alien species and other environmental threats. … more Countryside Management and Managing your Business Information on agri-environment schemes, water quality, renewable energy and employing people on your farm. … more Crops and Horticulture Information on areas of crop growing and horticulture including combinable crops, potatoes, fruits and vegetables, seeds and nursery stock. … more Education and Research Education and training courses for the land-based and food industries and development programmes. … more Environmental Advice for Planning DAERA has a role in development management and responds to development proposals where there is potential for impacts on the natural and marine environments and fisheries interests. … more EU Exit Information to help you and your business prepare for the end of Transition on 31 December 2020. Further information and updates will be posted as they become available. … more Fisheries Sea fisheries, inland fisheries, aquaculture and fish health policy in Northern Ireland. … more Food Meat inspection, milk and milk products, personal food imports, egg packers … more Forestry Forestry education, forest industry, forestry and the environment, forest planning.Contact the NI Forest ServiceInformation on plant and tree healthUK Forestry Standard … more Grants and Funding There is a wide range of grant and subsidy schemes to support local farming, fisheries, rural businesses and communities. … more Land and Landscapes Information on land quality and soil as well as details on the geology of Northern Ireland's distinctive and precious landscapes. … more Livestock Farming Information on key areas of livestock farming including dairy, beef, sheep, pigs, poultry and grass. … more Local Authority Official Certification Information for Food Competent Certifying Officers regarding official certification of fish, fish products, composite products (containing egg and or fish) and egg products. … more Marine Protecting Northern Ireland's coastal and marine environment via legislation, licensing and permits and conservation activities … more Plant and Tree Health Pests and diseases, pesticides, plant passporting, imports and exports, surveys and compliance. … more Pollution Activities undertaken to prevent, monitor and control pollution of the air, land and waterDAERA and NIEA are issuing specific Covid-19 Regulatory Position Statements in relation to our regulated activities, they can be accessed from the following link;https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/landing-pages/daeras-and-nieas-regulatory-response-covid-19 … more Protect the Environment Actions taken to raise awareness and counteract threats to the environment on both a local and global scale … more Rural Development Management and implementation of the Rural Development Programme and the Rural White Paper Action Plan … more Rural Needs This section contains advice, guidance, information and other resources for public authorities in relation to their duties under the Rural Needs Act (NI) 2016. … more Statistics A range of statistics covering agriculture, environment, rural communities, food, animal health, fisheries and forestry in Northern Ireland. … more Sustainability Information relating to sustainable development and prosperity agreements. … more Waste Promoting a more sustainable approach to dealing with waste in Northern Ireland by drafting waste legislation and implementing waste management policy … more Water Protecting the aquatic environment by regulating water quality and hydrological processes whilst considering the needs of industry, agriculture and the protection of public health. … more We work with these bodies College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) (external link opens in a new window / tab) Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) (external link opens in a new window / tab) Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) (external link opens in a new window / tab) Loughs Agency (external link opens in a new window / tab) Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (external link opens in a new window / tab) Farm safety (HSENI) (external link opens in a new window / tab) Northern Ireland Environment Link (external link opens in a new window / tab) NIEA Net Regs (external link opens in a new window / tab) Our documents Consultations Consultation on the implementation of Regulation (EU) 1143/2014 in Northern Ireland Closing date: 18 May 2016 Dilapidated/dangerous buildings and neglected sites policy consultation Closing date: 30 June 2016 See all our consultations Publications Mobuoy Road waste project documents Published: 22 December 2020 Regulatory Position Statement - Utilising additional quality protocols in place in England Published: 13 April 2016 See all our publications Access to information How to request information from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs including Freedom of Information (FOI), Environmental Information Regulations (EIRs) and the use of our Publication Scheme. The Minister Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots MLA Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Edwin Poots MLA was appointed Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and took up his role on 11th January 2020...more Management and structure The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has responsibility for food, farming, environmental, fisheries, forestry and sustainability policy and the development of the rural sector in Northern Ireland. ... more Corporate information About DAERA About Forest Service Northern Ireland Environment Agency DAERA HQ relocations Finance and Strategy DAERA's Equality Scheme Departmental social media policy Contact us Dundonald House Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Dundonald House Upper Newtownards Road Ballymiscaw Belfast BT4 3SB Ballykelly House Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Ballykelly House 111 Ballykelly Road Ballykelly Limavady BT49 9HP Klondyke Building Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Cromac Avenue Gasworks Business Park Malone Lower Belfast BT7 2JA DAERA helpline numbers Customer service You can telephone our offices between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. The opening times of our public offices are displayed on our DAERA website. Our offices are closed on most bank holidays and public holidays. Different opening hours apply to our public facilities such as forest and country parks, and information is available locally and on our website. Please note that it is not possible to see members of the public at DAERA Headquarters in Dundonald House/Ballykelly House/Klondyke Building without a pre-arranged appointment. Seeing callers Officials will make every effort to meet with you at your nearest public office. If you have a pre-arranged appointment, we aim to see you within 10 minutes of the agreed time. If we have to cancel an appointment, we will explain why, give you as much notice as possible and arrange a new time to suit you. If you have not made an appointment with us, we aim to see you within 15 minutes of your arrival. If you are waiting longer, we will explain why and keep you informed. 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