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Louise Cullen
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Zumba-lovin’, cat-worshippin’, tea-drinkin’ Agriculture & Environment Correspondent at BBCNI. Got a story?? I’m on [email protected]
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Farmers 'lose thousands' as fair classes cancelled due to bluetongue www.bbc.com/news/article...
Bluetongue: Farmers out of pocket as classes cancelled due to bluetongue
All bovine classes at the Royal Ulster Winter Fair have been cancelled due to bluetongue virus in NI.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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New suspected case of bluetongue virus discovered www.bbc.com/news/article...
Bluetongue: New suspected case discovered in Greyabbey
Vets are investigating a suspect case of the virus in a cow which sits in the existing 20km Temporary Control Zone (TCZ).
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December 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Renewable energy:' 'Backwards slide' in generation as figures show dip
New figures from the Department for the Economy show a slight fall in the use of renewable energy sources for a third year in a row.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Bluetongue control zone may be extended across NI, says minister www.bbc.com/news/article...
Bluetongue: Minister says control zone may be extended across NI
Andrew Muir told Good Morning Ulster further measures may be put in place to try and stop the spread of bluetongue virus.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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More than 40 suspected cases of bluetongue virus in NI www.bbc.com/news/article...
Bluetongue: More than 40 suspected cases of bluetongue virus in NI
A 20km temporary control zone was put in place by The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs on Saturday.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Testing to begin on farms after likely discovery of bluetongue www.bbc.com/news/article...
Bluetongue: Testing to begin on 20 farms after discovery of virus
It comes after surveillance at an abattoir indicated the presence of the disease in two cows from a County Down farm.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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NI has third wettest Autumn on record www.bbc.com/news/article...
NI weather: Third wettest Autumn on record
The Met Office says it was one of the wettest seasons since 1836.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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Good weather gives butterfly species a boost www.bbc.com/news/article...
Good weather gives butterfly species a bumper year
The Marsh Fritillary is known for its stained glass effect wings, but numbers have been in decline.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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First suspected case of bluetongue virus in Ireland
November 29, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Cross border electric car drivers ask for EV tax 'detail' www.bbc.com/news/article...
Cross border electric car drivers call for more detail on new tax
The chair of the Electric Vehicle Association of Northern Ireland says the new tax is "really premature".
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November 27, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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'Serious risks' to animal and public health after post-Brexit grace period www.bbc.com/news/article...
Brexit: 'Serious risks to animal and public health', House of Lords warns
A grace period for existing measures expires on 31 December.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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NI electricity grid charge changes set to make going green easier
Consumers and businesses will pay for the kit needed to connect their own property and any grid reinforcement will become a social charge.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Sewage spills into Belfast Lough 'pernicious and damaging', warns watchdog www.bbc.com/news/article...
Belfast Lough: Environment watchdog to investigate sewage discharges
How Daera, DfI and the Utility Regulator regulate sewage discharges by NI Water is to be examined.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Earthworms: Shedding light on an underground hero
Earthworms are a vital part of our ecosystem but little is known about them in Northern Ireland.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Bumper year for breeding wader birds on Upper Lough Erne www.bbc.com/news/article...
Lapwing and curlews had a successful season on Upper Lough Erne
Efforts by conservationists and farmers pay off as breeding waders have a good summer in Fermanagh.
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November 16, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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From Brazil to Belfast - pupils hold their own COP30 event www.bbc.com/news/article...
From Brazil to Belfast - pupils hold their own COP30 event
The COP30 climate simulation negotiation brought pupils from 28 schools to Belfast Castle.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Bird flu outbreak confirmed near Northern Ireland border www.bbc.com/news/article...
Bird flu: Outbreak in Republic of Ireland close to border with Northern Ireland
The Republic of Ireland's minister for agriculture, food and the marine confirms a further outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Housing order introduced after bird flu cases www.bbc.com/news/article...
Bird flu: Housing order for flock keepers in NI announced
It follows reports of two suspected cases of bird flu in County Fermanagh and County Tyrone.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Lough Neagh bathing spot fails to meet minimum water standards www.bbc.com/news/article...
Lough Neagh: Bathing spot fails to meet minimum water standards
One bathing water in NI has been classed as "poor", with 24 achieving "excellent" status.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Birds culled after suspected bird flu case in County Tyrone www.bbc.com/news/article...
Bird flu: Poultry culled after suspected case in County Tyrone
Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir says disease control measures were introduced as a "precautionary measure"
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November 3, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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What is COP30 and why does it matter? www.bbc.com/news/article...
What is COP30 and where and when is it taking place?
World leaders will soon gather for the annual UN meeting on how to tackle climate change.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Farmers union pass vote of no confidence in Daera www.bbc.com/news/article...
Ulster Farmers' Union: Vote of no confidence in DEARA passed
The UFU say the motion was first suggested in early summer, following the release of the Nutrients Action Programme consultation.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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No bathing at Portstewart Strand after blue-green algae found on beach www.bbc.com/news/article...
Portstewart Strand: Warning over blue-green algae at beach
A "significant" amount of blue-green algae scum is detected in the water and also on the beach.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Bird flu prevention zone measures introduced to prevent disease's spread www.bbc.com/news/article...
Bird flu: Prevention zone introduced to prevent spread
The new rules require flock owners to adhere to strict biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of bird flu.
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October 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Minister apologises to farmers and vows to 'fix' Lough Neagh issues www.bbc.com/news/article...
Lough Neagh: Andrew Muir apologises to farmers and vows to 'fix' issues
Andrew Muir says mistakes had been made with farmers incentivised to increase production, contributing to pollution issues in the lough.
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October 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM