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First case of Bird Flu of 2024 confirmed in England
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry in England on 14 February. This is the first case of 2024 in the UK.
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Farmers think Climate Change is already having a local impact
More frequent heavy rainfall events, increasing numbers of storms and more eratic weather patterns are just some of the examples of climate change that is already impacting N.Ireland according to dairy farmers who attended 2 farmer focus groups recently.
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DAERA Minister visits Portavogie
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir met today with members of the Northern Ireland Fishing Harbour Authority and local fishers during a visit to Portavogie Harbour.
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Horticulture businesses nurture new talent at Greenmount Campus
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) was delighted to host the 2024 Bursary event for Horticulture students at Greenmount Campus on Tuesday 20 February.
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Last chance to attend NRoSo Operator Roadshow 2024
The annual NRoSo operator roadshow is currently taking place across N. Ireland and the last chance to attend will be at Greenmount Campus, CAFRE on Tuesday 27 February at 10.00am.
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Muir meets with local vegetable producer
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has met with local vegetable producer and supplier, Roy Lyttle.
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Interview experiences at Enniskillen Campus Careers Day
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) held a successful Careers Day, which featured mock interviews for students, conducted by panels of industry experts representing a variety of careers within the equine industry.
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Farming and environmental sectors are partners – Muir
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has told stakeholders that working together is key to delivering real environmental improvement whilst ensuring economic resilience in the agriculture sector.
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CAFRE to host Carbon Challenge Conference for dairy farmers
To give dairy farmers an opportunity to better understand how managing carbon and greenhouse gas emissions in their businesses will improve their production efficiency, help secure dairy markets and meet retailer requirements CAFRE is hosting the ‘Carbon Challenge’ conference on Thursday 29 February, from 10:00am...
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Slurry spreading reminders
The Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) promotes efficient management of livestock manures, chemical fertilisers and other nutrient applications to land, it applies to all farms in Northern Ireland.
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Careers in the spotlight at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has established strong relationships with the equine industry.
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Key Rural Issues 2023 Publication
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today published ‘Key Rural Issues 2023’.
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Minister Muir pledges urgent action on Lough Neagh
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir said he would not shy away from the work that needs to be done to begin tackling the blue green algae crisis, but warned it will take investment, commitment and partnership working over decades.
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Over 400 farmers attend CAFRE Slurry Management Open Days – Here are the key messages from the events
Over 400 farmers attended the recent CAFRE Slurry Management open days to hear how they could improve the management of slurry on their farms. Two events were held at the Dairy Centre, Greenmount Campus and on the farm of Ian McClelland near Banbridge.
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CAFRE to host understanding carbon on your farm event for dairy farmers
Dairy farmers are getting the opportunity to better understand how managing carbon and greenhouse gas emissions in their business will not only improve their production efficiency, but also help secure dairy markets and meet retailer requirements. The ‘Carbon Challenge’ conference is taking place on Thursday...
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Stopping animal cruelty should be a priority for all - Muir
In his first visit following taking up post as DAERA Minister Andrew Muir said that animal welfare issues would be among his top priorities going forward.
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Level 3 Apprenticeship students gain top marks with British Horse Society Exams
Memories and history were made for the Level 3 CAFRE Apprenticeship students who successfully completed the British Horse Society Stage 3 exam. This is the first year of the Level 3 Equine Apprenticeship course at CAFRE, Enniskillen Campus.
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County Down farmer pleads guilty to water pollution
County Down farmer, Alan Wilson (56) from Lurgan Road, Dromore was convicted today at Craigavon Magistrates’ Court for a water pollution offence.
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Andrew Muir comments on new role as Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister
Newly appointed Minister Andrew Muir has said he is committed to delivering across the full remit of his Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) for the good of everyone in Northern Ireland.
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Bursaries awarded at Enniskillen Campus
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) was delighted to host the 2024 Bursary and Scholarship event for equine students at Enniskillen Campus on Wednesday 31 January 2024.