Agriculture and rural affairs
Farming, food, fisheries, animal health, rural communities and rural services.
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| Period | Alliance | DUP | Sinn Féin | UUP | SDLP | TUV | Green Party | PBP | Aontú |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sept 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 2026 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Subtopics
- Farming and farm support: 3 – Farm incomes, subsidies, agricultural policy and inheritance rules for farms.
- Animal health and welfare: 3 – Bovine TB, animal disease, welfare and badger culling.
- Fisheries: 0 – Fishing industry, quotas and harbours.
- Rural communities: 1 – Rural services, broadband and rural development.
Latest releases
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Sinn Fein’s ANC Bill would rob lowland farmers to boost payments to…
The party claims Sinn Fein's ANC Bill would disadvantage lowland farmers. It would allegedly benefit other farmers.
Original release: Sinn Fein’s ANC Bill would rob lowland farmers to boost payments to…Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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DUP will oppose carbon audit penalties on farmers – McIlveen
The party opposes carbon audit penalties on farmers. Minister McIlveen is involved.
Original release: DUP will oppose carbon audit penalties on farmers – McIlveen
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Whitehall asleep as EU parcel tax and AI rules hit Northern Ireland
The party welcomes a proposed UK-EU SPS agreement but criticises EU customs rules and AI Act application in Northern Ireland.
Original release: Whitehall asleep as EU parcel tax and AI rules hit Northern Ireland
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Armstrong: Farm fire costs rose four times faster here than across the UK
Ulster Unionist MLA Diana Armstrong calls for investment in rural fire services after farm fire costs rose 73% in Northern Ireland.
Original release: Armstrong: Farm fire costs rose four times faster here than across the UK
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Aiken: Food checks deal welcome, but Irish Sea border is far from gone
Ulster Unionist spokesperson Dr Steve Aiken welcomes draft UK-EU food checks agreement, criticising ongoing Irish Sea border separation.
Original release: Aiken: Food checks deal welcome, but Irish Sea border is far from gone
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Andrew Muir and Connie Egan selected as Alliance North Down Assembly candidates
The party announces its North Down Assembly candidates, Andrew Muir and Connie Egan, who will campaign on delivering for households and building a shared future.
Original release: Andrew Muir and Connie Egan selected as Alliance North Down Assembly candidates
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Armstrong: Labour’s red hand strikes farmers again
Ulster Unionist Deputy Leader Diana Armstrong criticises Labour's Family Farm Tax and red diesel changes. She says these policies are causing stress and financial difficulties for farmers.
Original release: Armstrong: Labour’s red hand strikes farmers again
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Cllr Flynn slams agriculture minister over cattle cull
Cllr Anthony Flynn criticises Minister Muir over cattle cull, calling for transparency.
Original release: Cllr Flynn slams agriculture minister over cattle cull
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Councillor Flynn has called for urgent action on greyhound racing in Northern Ireland
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Sinn Féin must come clean on fox hunting - Cllr Flynn
The party criticises Sinn Féin's voting record on fox hunting, calling for honesty on the issue.
Original release: Sinn Féin must come clean on fox hunting - Cllr Flynn