Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health whether dairy produce from cows fed with Bovaer is safe for human consumption. Minister of Health: Milk from cows given Bovaer, a feed additive used to reduce methane emissions, is safe to drink. The additive is metabolised by the cows so does not pass … Continue reading AQW 19473/22-27 – Produce from cows fed with Bovaer
SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has said the Executive must provide dedicated ring-fenced funding for farming and agriculture. He was speaking after a debate in the Assembly on Tuesday. From next year funding for agriculture from the UK Government will no longer be ring-fenced and instead be included as part of the block grant. … Continue reading McGlone: Executive must provide dedicated funding for farmers
SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has called for clarity on support for family farms. Mr McGlone said the Executive must provide urgent ring-fenced funding for the next year, alongside a long-term commitment to replace lost funding from the UK Government and EU. He was speaking in the Assembly after changes to the agricultural budget … Continue reading McGlone: Farms need certainty over funding
SDLP AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has welcomed recognition of the need to support farmers and rural communities in the North. He was speaking after an Assembly motion on the Farmers’ Basic Payment Scheme on Monday. An SDLP amendment lighting the importance of funding for rural development was passed. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “The … Continue reading McGlone welcomes recognition of need to support farmers and rural communities
SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has called for support for farmers after the recent spell of heavy rainfall. Mr McGlone has submitted a Priority Assembly Question to ask DAERA Minister Andrew Muir if he intends to bring any support forward. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “The recent inclement weather and heavy rainfall has … Continue reading McGlone calls for farmers’ support after heavy rainfall
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs how long the Basic Payment Scheme to farmers is guaranteed for. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: As confirmed in the Future Agricultural Policy Decisions for Northern Ireland which I announced on 24 March 2022, a Farm Sustainability Payment … Continue reading AQW 4188/22-27 – Farm Sustainability Payment
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what provision can be made within Farm Sustainability Payments for holdings of less than five hectares where established intense farm activity takes place. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: Earlier this year, following a comprehensive consultation exercise, I announced … Continue reading AQW 2861/22-27 – Farm Sustainability Payments
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to provide an update on the Ammonia Strategy for Northern Ireland. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: My Department has developed a comprehensive Ammonia Strategy which I am currently finalising for publication. The draft Ammonia Strategy will propose a … Continue reading AQW 3055/22-27 – Ammonia Strategy
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