Did you ever wonder where are Social Farms are located? There are currently 18 farms delivering 30 Social Farming sessions per week across NI to 101 individuals with a support need. If you would like to know more speak with a member of the Social Farming team on 028 8676 0040

⚠️Farmers be aware! Recent near miss with slurry gas has highlighted why slurry is one of four main causes of death & serious injury on NI farms.
👉Before working with or near slurry take a moment to Stop and Think!
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📢Have your say in our Marine Protection Strategy consultation. Since the publication of the first MPA Strategy our understanding of how MPAs function & role marine ecosystems play in climate change has grown significantly.
🔗More info:
daera-ni.gov.uk/MPAStrategyRev… NI Environment Link

If you see someone in trouble in the water, don’t enter the water to try & rescue them.

📞Call 999
🛥Ask for the Coast Guard when at the coast
🚔Ask for the Police Service NI if you’re inland. NIFRS will respond with them alongside Voluntary Search & Rescue groups.

#BeWaterAware

Provisional Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics for October to December 2023 have been published by DAERA.
🔗More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/northern-…

CAFRE will be hosting free Dry Stone Walling training events during April & May 2024 at CAFRE’s Glenwherry Hill Farm Centre. The training event will be an intro to single skinned dry stone walling for field boundary repairs & maintenance.
Book your place: cafre.ac.uk/business-cours…

Reminder: We’ve launched a public engagement exercise into the social value or wider benefits involved in the delivery of the A4 #Enniskillen Bypass.

It’s running until 5 May.

For more information and to get involved visit: infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/consultations/…

Great to welcome DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA to our Belfast WOW reserve today.
It was great to hear updates on the progress of Northern Ireland's Environment Strategy. It is vital that NI Executive approve this for the benefit of the economy, people & nature.

🐑Lambing season: Farmers who experience a stillbirth or abortion in their flock are advised to get their vet to investigate. These investigations are a powerful tool to enable early detection & management of new or re-emerging conditions on farm. nidirect Ulster Farmers' Union Rural Support

♻️Now extended! We've decided to give you more time to respond to our #Rethinkingourresources consultation at: daera-ni.gov.uk/consultations/…
🗓️New closing date 27 June
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DAERA has provided clarification on the transition of Basic Payment Scheme entitlements into Farm Sustainability Payment entitlements as part of the launch of the Farm Sustainability Transition Payment in 2025. More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/daera-pro…

🐕If you're thinking of getting a puppy remember:
🐾caring for an animal is lifelong commitment
🐾don't buy it from back of a van, always buy from a reputable breeder
🔗Dog Hints & tips on buying a puppy at daera-ni.gov.uk/publications/b…
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⚠️Farmers be aware! Recent near miss with slurry gas has highlighted why slurry is one of four main causes of death & serious injury on NI farms.
👉Before working with or near slurry take a moment to Stop and Think!
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Due to the heavy rainfall the country has encountered in recent months, Dominic Mason & Kathryn George, Senior Agriculture Advisers, highlight some of the key decisions that should be considered when there is an improvement in weather & ground conditions.
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🪺Nesting birds, their active nests, eggs & dependent young are protected by law. Its a crime to disturb, kill or injure them.
🐦Please remember most birds nest in Spring/Summer.
🔗More info: wildlifecrimeni.org/_files/ugd/259… Police Service NI NIRSG UK National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU)
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If you start to struggle in water
💧Tilt your head back with ears submerged
💧Relax, breathe normally
💧Move your hands to help you float
💧Spread your arms & legs out
💧Once your breathing is controlled, call for help or swim to safety

#BeWaterAware

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Farmers are being reminded that any Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) Entitlement Transfers for this year must be completed by midnight Thursday 2 May 2024.
🔗More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/2024-basi…

Our Farm Support Hub has been developed to provide practical, at your fingertips resources for the farming community across NI. It's an easy way to find info, ideas, tips & tools to help you, your farm business & family become stronger and more resilient ruralsupport.org.uk

Climate Northern Ireland is hosting Climate Literacy Training as part of Belfast City Council’s Festival of Learning.

The course has been tailored for NI participants to improve their awareness of climate change on a local level.

🗓️Tuesday 23rd April
📍Online
👉Sign up here: bit.ly/4aJCyPD

🌍This #EarthDay did you know-
👉a plastic bag takes approx 10-20 yrs to decompose
👉a plastic straw 200 yrs
👉plastic bottle 450 yrs and some plastics never decompose?
💁Some tips to reduce plastic use at: keepnorthernirelandbeautiful.etinu.net/keepnorthernir…
#PlanetVsPlastics #WorldEarthDay #EarthDay 2024