About us
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has responsibility for food, farming, environmental, fisheries, forestry and sustainability policy and the development of the rural sector in Northern Ireland
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About DAERA
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has responsibility for food, farming, environmental, fisheries, forestry and sustainability policy and the development of the rural sector in Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland Environment Agency
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) is an Executive Agency within the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
Forest Service
The Chief Executive is responsible to the Minister for the Agency's operations and performance. The Minister determines the policy framework within which the Agency operates, the level of resources made available each year and the scope of our activities. The Minister also approves the annual Business Plan.
Finance and Strategy
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Development provides a range of corporate information, strategies and financial accounts. These documents can be found and downloaded under the following headings.
DAERA's Equality Scheme
The Equality Scheme takes account of the responsibilities of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.