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Armstrong pays tribute to the farmers who put food on our tables during week of crushing heat
UUP Deputy Leader and Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong pays tribute to farmers who worked through a hot spell to bring in silage, and says they need more support amid squeezed incomes and red tape, pledging to press their case at Stormont.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Original release: Armstrong pays tribute to the farmers who put food on our tables during week of crushing heat (opens in a new tab)
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Butler and Armstrong back AFBI's future as Hillsborough research body marks 100 years
UUP MLAs Robbie Butler and Diana Armstrong visited AFBI's Hillsborough research farm to mark its 100th anniversary and raised recent reviews and allegations directly with its leadership. Butler calls for stronger public communication and continued DAERA capital investment in the body.
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Original release: Butler and Armstrong back AFBI's future as Hillsborough research body marks 100 years (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Thanks William Irwin for Faithful Service
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP pays tribute to William Irwin, who has announced he is stepping down as MLA for Newry and Armagh, citing his years of service and his work on agricultural matters.
Other Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: DUP Thanks William Irwin for Faithful Service (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows congratulates Cranswick Ballymena on landmark port export deal
Ulster Unionist MLA Jon Burrows welcomes the approval of Cranswick Country Foods in Ballymena to export pork to Mexico under a £19 million UK trade agreement. He congratulates the company's management and staff and commends the cooperation between DAERA, Defra and industry partners.
Economy and employment Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: Burrows congratulates Cranswick Ballymena on landmark port export deal (opens in a new tab)
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Celebrating Our Agricultural Shows
TUV agriculture spokesperson Councillor Allister Kyle praises the Balmoral Show and urges support for provincial agricultural shows, highlighting Ballymoney Show's family events and its role in reducing rural isolation. He notes party leader Jim Allister KC MP attended Ballymena Show and raised…
Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: Celebrating Our Agricultural Shows (opens in a new tab)
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Mulholland commends strength and resilience of rural women on International Day of Rural Women.
Alliance North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland urges wider recognition of the difficulties rural women encounter, pointing to job insecurity, limited childcare, and poor access to healthcare and transport in North Antrim, on International Day of Rural Women.
Disability and equality Economy and employment Original release: Mulholland commends strength and resilience of rural women on International Day of Rural Women. (opens in a new tab)
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McAleer looks forward to another busy Balmoral Show
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer, vice-chair of the agriculture committee, wishes everyone taking part in this year's Balmoral Show well. He highlights the show as a showcase for farming and rural life and cites recent protected designation for Irish-wide premium beef as a cause for celebration.
Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: McAleer looks forward to another busy Balmoral Show (opens in a new tab)
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MacManus Commends Work Of Inishowen Development Partnership
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus commends Inishowen Development Partnership's work with local groups through LEADER and other EU funding, after a visit to its Carndonagh offices. He argues grassroots-led rural development is more effective.
Agriculture and rural affairs Original release: MacManus Commends Work Of Inishowen Development Partnership (opens in a new tab)