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Agriculture

An image of a farming landscape in Ireland
Agriculture COVID-19 

COVID-19 and farming – A bitter harvest?

5th May 202029th June 2020 Mark Allen Agri-food sector, Farming

Reading Time: 6 minutes   2020 was already set to be a challenging year for farmers across the UK. Having finally reached an agreed

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Agriculture Health & Social Care Rural Affairs 

Farmers and mental health

15th May 201910th June 2019 Mark Allen Mental Health

Reading Time: 5 minutes In this Mental Health Awareness Week, which also coincides with this year’s Balmoral Show, this article examines an issue which

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Agriculture Brexit 

What now for direct support to farmers in Northern Ireland post-Brexit?

22nd March 201712th November 2019 Mark Allen

Reading Time: 5 minutes A key issue within Northern Ireland since the UK’s decision to leave the EU in June 2016 is exactly how

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Agriculture Brexit 

How could the Brexit vote affect farming and food in Northern Ireland?

24th October 201612th November 2019 Mark Allen

Reading Time: 6 minutes The agri-food sector is a significant one for the economy and employment in Northern Ireland. For a number of reasons,

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The merging of environment and agriculture
Agriculture Environment Planning 

A new mandate, a new Environment

3rd May 201617th July 2017 Suzie Cave Environmental protection, Organisation and structures of government

Reading Time: 3 minutes Local government underwent significant structural change in 2015 with the number of councils reducing from 26 to 11, and the

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Average Farm Business Income (FBI) for selected sectors, 2010/11 to 2015/16 forecast
Agriculture 

Are current farm incomes sustainable?

26th April 201623rd April 2020 Mark Allen Agri-food sector, Farming

Reading Time: 3 minutes Farm incomes over the last five years in Northern Ireland have shown considerable volatility and this presents challenges for the

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This blog provides an opportunity for the Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service (RaISe) to produce short, topical articles in an accessible format, primarily for MLAs and their support staff, but also for a wider audience. RaISe employs subject specialists and library professionals to provide research and information in support of Assembly business. We produce written and oral briefings in an impartial, objective, timely and non-partisan manner. You can find out more about our work by visiting the RaISe pages on the Northern Ireland Assembly Website.

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