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Slurry season brings renewed risks to farmers
Reminder to farmers to follow the slurry mixing code to reduce risks as the closed period for slurry spreading ends on 31 January 2022
Developing automotive technologies and capabilities competition
Apply for a share of £25 million for research and development projects that help accelerate the UK towards a net zero automotive future
Digital marketing programme for Newry, Mourne and Down
This new programme will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to reach new customers and grow their business
Using Animal Health Regulation Export Health Certificates from 15 January 2022
Traders who export certain animals, germinal products and products of animal origin now need to use the AHR EHCs
UK National Security and Investment Act is now in force
From 4 January 2022, the government is able to scrutinise and intervene in certain acquisitions that could harm the UK's national security
Digital Support Programme for Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon
This programme provides digital assistance and mentoring to businesses
SBRI Climate and Environmental Risk Analytics for Resilient Finance
Competition to develop innovative solutions that integrate climate and environmental factors into financial services
Commercialising quantum technologies: feasibility studies round 3
Apply for a share of up to £6 million for projects to advance the commercialisation of quantum technologies in the UK
New UK cyber laws to boost digital tech security
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of digital tech products will have to comply with the new security requirements
Border Controls – ROI & NI goods movements to Great Britain
Border arrangements which currently apply to goods moving from the island of Ireland (ROI and NI) to GB extended
Strategise for Success - new support programme for Newry, Mourne and Down
Get free expert advice and support on how to implement a strong business strategy
FSA launches new Food fraud resilience tool
Food businesses can use a new online tool to assess their vulnerability to food crime
Southern Regional Data Innovation Hub
Support and funding for innovation projects in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough
Business directory for social enterprises
Get your social enterprise listed in the new Northern Ireland Social Enterprise Database
Prepare for new bans on F-gases
Details of 2022 bans on certain types of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases) in refrigeration equipment
Sustainable Smart Factory competition
Up to £20m for digital innovation projects to improve the resource efficiency and energy efficiency of manufacturing processes in factories
Increase to NI Carrier Bag Levy announced
The Carrier Bag Levy charge in Northern Ireland will increase from 5 pence to 25 pence from 1 April 2022
EUREKA GlobalStars Taiwan: digital industrial collaborations
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is investing up to £865,000 to fund collaborative research and development projects focused on industrial research
Online workshop: Emerging digital tools and technologies for small businesses
Explore a range of digital tools that can help every business deliver a bigger impact, more sales and better customer service