Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (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[1].
DAERA has two executive agenices, the Forest Service and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA).
Purpose
DAERA assists in sustainable development of food, farming, environmental, fisheries, and forestry, with consideration of the needs of consumers, prevention of harm to human, animal and plant health, and the conservation and enhancement of the environment.
DAERA promotes a more sustainable approach to waste management in Northern Ireland by drafting waste legislation and implementing waste management policy[1].
