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Alternatives breeds proving a success on Newbuildings farm
Curryfree Hill Farm, in Newbuildings is managed by Irwin and Olive Dougherty along with their son David.
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Sheep Conference 2019 – ‘Future Proofing your Sheep Enterprise’ – Book your place now
There’s just under a month to go, plans for the joint stakeholder conference entitled ‘Future Proofing your Sheep Enterprise’ are almost complete.
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DAERA information events – agri-food business preparations for a potential no deal EU exit
Information sessions are being held across Northern Ireland to help agri-food businesses or traders who export or import, to prepare for a no deal Brexit.
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DAERA announces 70% rate for 2019 advance CAP payments
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today announced that the rate of advance Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) payments for 2019 will be 70% of claim value.
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Environmental Farming Scheme – Support available to improve watercourses on your farm
Tranche 3 of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Wider Level is open for applications until 20 September 2019.
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Tackling agricultural pollution through the Environmental Farming Scheme
The EFS Wider Level supports farmers to create ‘green infrastructure’ in the wider countryside, outside of environmentally designated sites and priority habitats. This could include land that is farmed more intensively.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for September 2019
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in September will be either:
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Nine coastal communities to benefit from funding awards
The Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that £835,000 Coastal Communities Fund support has been awarded to nine projects.
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DAERA asks for your views about forest plans
Dr Denis McMahon, the Permanent Secretary for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched an Easy Read version of the Forest Service’s forestry planning scoping consultation document.
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Help steer DAERA’s use of science
The Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is seeking views on a strategy framework to guide and direct how the Department will utilise science over the next 15 years in delivering services.
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Agroforestry EFS event at Loughgall
All aspects of agroforestry, including tree establishment, grazing management, biodiversity, soil improvement and economics will be covered at an agroforestry EFS event at the AFBI Deerpark farm, Drumilly Road, Loughgall on Thursday 5 September 2019.
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Reseeding for sheep farmers - Markethill Sheep Business Development Group
Reseeding is an activity on the farming calendar associated with late Summer. The Markethill Sheep Business Development group met recently on Sean Deighan’s Farm near Whitecross to discuss the practicalities and benefits of reseeding.
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CAFRE rush control event planned for Plumbridge, Co. Tyrone
CAFRE are holding a rush control event on Wednesday 4 September 2019 starting in Plumbridge Parochial Hall and then moving on to a nearby farm. Farmers can choose from a 2pm afternoon session or a 6.30pm evening session.
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Northern Ireland carrier bag levy annual statistics 2018/19 released
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has published the Northern Ireland carrier bag levy annual statistics for 2018/19.
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NIEA signs innovative environmental agreement with Dale Farm
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the signing of a Prosperity Agreement between the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) and dairy company Dale Farm.
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Shoppers help pump £15million into protecting our environment
More than £15million has been pumped into protecting our environment over the last three years thanks to the plastic carrier bag levy, head of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) David Small has revealed.
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Innovations in breeding and performance recording for efficient profitable sheep systems
Applications are invited for this Study Tour to Great Britain
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Herbal leys improving performance on Co. Down farm
Dale Orr is an organic beef and sheep farmer, farming close to Strangford, Co. Down.
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Options available under DAERA’s Environmental Farming Scheme (Wider)
With the application window now open for the Environmental Farming Scheme (Wider Level), the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has outlined options available and further guidance on the Scheme.
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Better Farm Beef Challenge NI Autumn Walks
The Better Farm Beef Challenge (BFBC) NI programme is running two open farm events this autumn. The programme which is a joint initiative between CAFRE, ABP food group and the Irish Farmers Journal currently has ten farm participants from across Northern Ireland which are used...