Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir MLA has provided reassurance that the discovery of a case of classical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in Scotland will not impact Northern Ireland’s negligible risk status. More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/bse-case-…

When the #UV index is three or above, it’s important to take care and protect yourself.
Get information and advice: nidirect.gov.uk/news/take-care…
Public Health Agency @hsenigov
#SunAwarenessWeek

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA was welcomed today on a visit to the Upper Bann catchment looking at agricultural interventions and farmer engagement to improve water quality.
#AFBIScience #AFBIResearch #SNHS_NI

🚶Visiting forests or country parks this wkd?
👉Respect countryside
🔥Don't start fires
🚮Put rubbish in the bin or take home with you
🧭Find trails at: outmoreni.com
OutmoreNI Belfast City Council
WalkNI Northern Ireland Police Service NI
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service
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National Trust NI

☀️Don't leave dogs alone in hot cars
-in 22C a car can soar to 47C in an hr
-leaving a dog in hot car can kill them
-leaving a window open isn't enough
-if you find any animal suffering in a hot car contact your local council #dogsdieinhotcars
⚠️More info: psni.police.uk/globalassets/a…

⚠️Remember dangers of swimming in quarry water as we experience warmer weather
🔗More:
nidirect.gov.uk/articles/stayi…
Don’t be dying to drown. Stay out, stay alive!
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service Belfast City Council nidirect Police Service NI PCSP Justice NI
Education NI MPANI Northern Ireland Water
Parenting NI

⚠️Are you Blue-Green Algae aware?
👉Blue-green algae can harm people, causing rashes after skin contact & illnesses if swallowed or can potentially kill wild animals, livestock & pets if ingested.
🔗More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/blue-green-alg…
Belfast City Council Causeway Council
Public Health Agency

'Once again so many Northern Ireland beaches have received coveted Blue Flag & Seaside Awards & our first-class marinas also been recognised. These awards are testament to the hard work & dedication of those who manage our beaches'-DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA Keep NI Beautiful

DAERA is seeking to appoint a Chairperson to the Board of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI).
AFBI is an Executive Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by DAERA
🗓️Closing date - 23 May 2024
🔗More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/publi…
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To receive notifications for high air pollution episodes, subscribe to the SMS alert service “Air Aware” by texting AIR to 07984405722 or download the Northern Ireland Air app
airqualityni.co.uk/stay-informed
Department of Health
Public Health Agency
Northern Trust
South Eastern Trust
Southern Trust
Western Trust

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA has today met with Department for Infrastructure Minister John O' Dowd and a delegation from NILGA representing several local councils on the issues affecting Lough Neagh.

Stress is part of farming life but it is something that needs to be managed. The Farm in Mind website can help you to identify areas of stress and strain in your life and direct you towards getting specific help and support: farminmind.co.uk

Tomorrow 9th May at 2pm AFBI will be hosting the 3rd EurAgri webinar on rural entrepreneurship in collaboration with SRUC and Teagasc
▶️Last chance to register bit.ly/3vWoGCC Panellists from: CropHound AgriSound #CattleEye and H2020SUPER-𝑮 Elaine Groom

👉Reminder EFS Closes 17 May! The eighth tranche of DAERA’s Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Higher Level is currently open for applications until 17 May 2024.
🔗More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/applicati… CAFRE

'Innovative collaborations such as co-centre are crucial in tackling climate challenges on these islands & is another example of my departments strong record of collaboration in research funding'-DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA Trinity College Dublin Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water Science Foundation Ireland UK Research and Innovation

'Antimicrobial resistance to veterinary medicines not only affects human, animal health & welfare, but could severely affect agricultural industry as a whole through its potential impact on NI farming sustainability & trade. ' - DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA Department of Health DHSC Media Centre

Today, we are formally launching the CoCentre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water.

This CoCentre involves 60+ researchers exploring solutions for climate, biodiversity & water issues on islands of Ireland & GB.

Co-Directors: Yvonne Buckley & Mark Emmerson
Deputy Director: Ed Hawkins

We are holding a series of in person and online workshops to discuss the new Fuel Poverty Strategy and a new fuel poverty support scheme.

➡️To find out more including the schedule of events and how to register, please visit: communities-ni.gov.uk/articles/fuel-…