Angling policy including the role of Inland Fisheries, angling farms and stations and the conservation and protection of salmon and eels.

Information about diseases, disease control and prevention, welfare of farmed and non-farmed animals as well as importing and exporting animals, PVPs, AVIs andAVSs.

Protecting and preserving Northern Irelands wildlife and habitats from invasive alien species and other environmental threats.

Information on agri-environment schemes, water quality, renewable energy and employing people on your farm.

Information on areas of crop growing and horticulture including combinable crops, potatoes, fruits and vegetables, seeds and nursery stock.

Education and training courses for the land-based and food industries and development programmes.

DAERA has a role in development management and responds to development proposals where there is potential for impacts on the natural and marine environments and fisheries interests.

Information to help you and your business prepare for the end of Transition on 31 December 2020. Further information and updates will be posted as they become available.

Sea fisheries, inland fisheries, aquaculture and fish health policy in Northern Ireland.

Meat inspection, milk and milk products, personal food imports, egg packers

Forestry education, forest industry, forestry and the environment, forest planning.Contact the NI Forest ServiceInformation on plant and tree healthUK Forestry Standard

There is a wide range of grant and subsidy schemes to support local farming, fisheries, rural businesses and communities.

Information on land quality and soil as well as details on the geology of Northern Irelands distinctive and precious landscapes.

Information on key areas of livestock farming including dairy, beef, sheep, pigs, poultry and grass.

Information for Food Competent Certifying Officers regarding official certification of fish, fish products, composite products (containing egg and or fish) and egg products.

Protecting Northern Irelands coastal and marine environment via legislation, licensing and permits and conservation activities

Pests and diseases, pesticides, plant passporting, imports and exports, surveys and compliance.

Activities undertaken to prevent, monitor and control pollution of the air, land and waterDAERA and NIEA are issuing specific Covid-19 Regulatory Position Statements in relation to our regulated activities, they can be accessed from the following link;https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/landing-pages/daeras-and-nieas-regulatory-response-covid-19

Actions taken to raise awareness and counteract threats to the environment on both a local and global scale

Management and implementation of the Rural Development Programme and the Rural White Paper Action Plan

This section contains advice, guidance, information and other resources for public authorities in relation to their duties under the Rural Needs Act (NI) 2016.

A range of statistics covering agriculture, environment, rural communities, food, animal health, fisheries and forestry in Northern Ireland.

Information relating tosustainable development and prosperity agreements.

Promoting a more sustainable approach to dealing with waste in Northern Ireland bydrafting waste legislation and implementing waste management policy

Protecting the aquatic environment by regulating water quality and hydrological processes whilst considering the needs of industry, agriculture and the protection of public health.

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How to request information from the Department of Agriculture, Environmentand Rural Affairs includingFreedom of Information (FOI), Environmental Information Regulations (EIRs) and the use of ourPublication Scheme.

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You can telephone our offices between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. The opening times of our public offices are displayed on our DAERA website. Our offices are closed on most bank holidays and public holidays. Different opening hours apply to our public facilities such as forest and country parks, and information is available locally and on our website. Please note that it is not possible to see members of the public at DAERA Headquarters in Dundonald House/Ballykelly House/Klondyke Buildingwithout a pre-arranged appointment.

Officials will make every effort to meet with you at your nearest public office.

If you have a pre-arranged appointment, we aim to see you within 10 minutes of the agreed time. If we have to cancel an appointment, we will explain why, give you as much notice as possible and arrange a new time to suit you.

If you have not made an appointment with us, we aim to see you within 15 minutes of your arrival. If you are waiting longer, we will explain why and keep you informed. A queuing system may be introduced in our public offices at busy periods.

If you have a query in relation to Brexit, you can follow the link below to our Brexit section where you will find useful advice, publications and contact details.

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