SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has said the AERA Minister and his department must respond urgently to the discovery of bluetongue in the North. He was speaking after two confirmed cases in Co Down. Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said, “We know the harmful impact that bluetongue can have on livestock and how easily … Continue reading McGlone: Bluetongue situation demands urgent response
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline (i) when a full Economic Impact Assessment into the proposed Nutrients Action Programme for 2026-2029 will take place; and (ii) how the Department for the Economy will be involved. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: (i) The … Continue reading AQW 29236/22-27 – Nutrients Action Programme 2026-2029
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister what engagement has their Department had to date with (i) the Home Office; and (ii) the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs , on the UK Government’s upcoming Immigration White Paper, specifically in relation to the mushroom sector. First Minister … Continue reading AQW 26761/22-27 – Immigration White Paper
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the number of farmers participating in the Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme since its inception, broken down by (i) county; and (ii) constituency. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: Tables 1 and 2 detail the number of farm … Continue reading AQW 27245/22-27 – Farmers participating in Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the proportion of farmers participating in the Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme that farm in land classified as (i) disadvantaged; and (ii) severely disadvantaged. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: Table 1 details the number of businesses who … Continue reading AQW 27244/22-27 – Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what engagement has he had with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to date on its agri-food strategy. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: My officials are represented at Defra led meetings to develop a high-level outcomes … Continue reading AQW 26763/22-27 – Agri-food strategy
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) any steps his Department is taking to implement the UK Pesticides National Action Plan 2025 in Northern Ireland; and (ii) how his Department is supporting local farmers in transitioning to alternative pest management practices while ensuring agricultural … Continue reading AQW 25878/22-27 – Pesticides National Action Plan
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (i) for an update on any measures his Department is taking to support farmers in adapting to the challenges posed by climate change; and (ii) how his Department will ensure these measures align with (i) environmental sustainability; and (ii) economic … Continue reading AQW 25426/22-27 – Climate Change farming
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