DAERA

The official Twitter channel of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs. Managed by the press office during office hours.

[DAERA @daera_ni]

💧To report a water pollution incident, call the Northern Ireland Environment Agency Incident Hotline

☎️0800 80 70 60
⏰ 24 hours a day
📅365 days a year

Non-urgent water pollution issues can be reported to
📧[email protected]

[DAERA @daera_ni]

Happy #worldhabitatday!
👉Did you know in 2023, Ospreys bred successfully in NI for the first time in 200+ years, a significant milestone for nature recovery. Their return highlights the importance of protecting healthy wetlands & freshwater habitats, a key priority for DAERA.

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Farmers in Northern Ireland are being advised to be alert following reported findings of Shamonda virus in the Irish Republic. More info: https://t.co/xO28zkP4KW

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A new air pollution assessment tool which will help the environment, save time, money and help reduce planning backlogs, has been launched as a pilot in Northern Ireland.

More information: https://t.co/DmlLt2yYeu

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Today is #WorldAnimalDay - a great time to think about how we can help companion animals live happy, healthy lives.
👉Why not mark the day by finding out about their five key welfare needs and what to think about before bringing a pet home?
🔗More at: https://t.co/OfoHv8FlJN

[Northern Ireland Water @niwnews]

We’re proud to mark the official launch of #ProtectingSharedWaters, a €7.5 million cross-border project helping tackle the growing pressures of nutrients, pesticides and sediment loss affecting shared drinking water resources in the Strule and Fane catchments.

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DAERA Minister @AndrewMuirNI told a business audience at the NI Sustainability Festival how companies who place sustainability at the heart of their decision making will be best placed to compete, innovate and thrive.

More info: https://t.co/k50hwLj3F7

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Banbridge farmer sentenced for waste offences at Newry Crown Court

More info: https://t.co/Db97qTF6tg

[NI Environment Link @EnvironmentNI]

#NIEnvironmentWeek continues! Thank you to everyone who has taken part so far!

There are still some events to attend! Check out our events calendar for more info: https://t.co/bMSvzRSnR4

NI Environment Week 2026 is sponsored by @Act_Renewables

[DAERA @daera_ni]

To mark #SocialFarmingWeek, DAERA Minister @AndrewMuirNI visited Jigsaw Farm near Cookstown with @RuralSupport & @NHSCTrust to see at first hand how they support wellbeing and social inclusion

[DAERA @daera_ni]

💧To report a water pollution incident, call the Northern Ireland Environment Agency Incident Hotline

☎️0800 80 70 60
⏰ 24 hours a day
📅365 days a year

Non-urgent water pollution issues can be reported to
📧[email protected]
🔗https://t.co/eEzBiZvEjz

[DAERA @daera_ni]

Want to know more about what causes Blue-Green Algae and what to do if you come across it? Watch our video from @netregs_ to find out more

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SAP is providing around £330 million in support each year with a range of schemes, including payment schemes, data platforms and those that provide information and knowledge. Check your eligibility for SAP schemes at https://t.co/8187riVsUX

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Embracing sustainability makes smart business sense, Muir tells festival. More info: https://t.co/k50hwLj3F7

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With one week to go - DAERA encourages responses ahead of bTB consultation closing date. More info: https://t.co/tyc3klIhY3

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📲Please Share!🥬Ready to grow the forests of tomorrow?
🎬Stephen Duggan @ForestServiceNI
encourages applications to the Forest Expansion Scheme
☑️New woodland creation
☑️Environmental benefits
☑️Funding available
🔗More at https://t.co/XRgPgyST76
@belfastcc
@nidirect @TheICF

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👀See it – Report it! You can help be part of the solution to water pollution.

💧Water pollution isn’t always obvious. When you’re out walking near rivers, streams, lakes or beaches, keep an eye out for signs that something isn’t right.

Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/eEzBiZvEjz

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Have your say on improving air quality! The draft Clean Air Strategy for Northern Ireland aims to help protect human health and the environment by improving air quality in Northern Ireland.
🗓️ Consultation closes on 27 Oct 🔗https://t.co/vsOxoyhBi3

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‘Data will drive action at Lough Neagh’ – DAERA Minister @AndrewMuirNI launches second phase of Lough Neagh Water Quality Dashboard with results from nine further monitoring locations added. More info: https://t.co/oU2cHZlYLL

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Northern Ireland Groundwater Classification Statistics Report 2026 released.

More info: https://t.co/FYcWmjFQ23

@ClimateNI @DAERAstats @NISRA

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🎬DAERA Minister @AndrewMuirNI reflects on the 25th anniversary of the Peace Maze within Castlewellan Forest Park. He attended @DownRural community event long with @PresidentIRL Catherine Connolly & @nmdcouncil
Find out more: https://t.co/I5N7kuc7xV