The project uses aerial photographs known as ortho-imagery to produce the maps, and is being delivered as a joint project between the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and Land and Property Services (previously known as the Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland).

BBC: Every field in Northern Ireland to be re-mapped

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said it was "naturally disappointed" that this innovative project was unable to proceed, but the decision was one for Biogas (Ireland).

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