Louise Cullen

1 week ago | bbc.com | Louise Cullen

NI bird flu restrictions to be lifted this weekendLouise CullenBBC NI agriculture and environment correspondentPAIn February, there were three outbreaks of bird flu in commercial poultry premises in County Tyrone around the time of a housing order. It was the first time the disease had been detected in a commercial setting since December 2021. Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir said the measures had "undoubtedly limited the spread" of the disease.

1 week ago | bbc.com | Louise Cullen

Two centuries of change to Northern Ireland's 'dynamic' coastLouise CullenBBC NI agriculture and environment correspondentBBCThe ruins of Dunluce Castle on the Antrim coastNorthern Ireland's coastline has been moving for centuries. Just how much it has moved and what it might do in the future has been mapped by a team at Ulster University in what they say is a first for the UK. The professor who led the project said the changes to our coastlines have been "massive".

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Louise Cullen

Lough Neagh fishing industry 'victim' of environmental damageLouise CullenBBC News NI agriculture and environment correspondentGetty ImagesThe European eel from Lough Neagh has had protected geographical indication status since 2011The fishing industry on Lough Neagh is "a victim" of the environmental challenges facing the lough, politicians have been told. The comments by representatives of the Lough Neagh Fishermen's Co-operative came as eel fishing in Lough Neagh was temporarily paused.

3 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Louise Cullen

William Irvine from the Ulster Farmers' Union wants to see more incentives rather than penalties for farmers [BBC]Farmers have said plans to reduce water pollution as a result of agricultural activity are "out of touch" with the reality of agriculture. Northern Ireland's long-overdue Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) for 2026-29 has been published for consultation. Many of the proposals are linked to the Lough Neagh Action Plan.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Louise Cullen

Farmers have said plans to reduce water pollution as a result of agricultural activity are "out of touch" with the reality of agriculture. Northern Ireland's long-overdue Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) for 2026-29 has been published for consultation. Many of the proposals are linked to the Lough Neagh Action Plan. Making low emission slurry spreading equipment (LESSE) mandatory and placing restrictions on the use of phosphorus fertiliser are among recommended revisions.