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‘Measure to manage’ on Poyntzpass dairy farm
A joint meeting of the Newry and Banbridge Business Development Groups was held recently on the farm of Pat and John Rafferty Poyntzpass.
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Benchmarking can help
Just recently Neil Badger hosted a Benchmarking meeting for his local Business Development Group (BDG).
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Production and marketing options for beef – Business Development Groups discuss
The County Armagh beef finisher Business Development Groups (BDG’s) recently had the opportunity to meet with representatives from the Irish Farmers Journal (IFJ) to discuss the potential marketing options for beef, especially in relation to Brexit.
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Hurry, BDG Scheme closing for applications
CAFRE has announced that new applications to the Business Development Groups (BDG) scheme must be submitted before 4pm on Tuesday 5 March 2019.
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Building design and much more in 2019
CAFRE Business Development Groups (BDG) have covered a wide ranging and varied agenda of discussion group meetings over the last three years.
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Pesticide storage - are you covered?
Suppliers storing pesticides for sale or supply must hold a BASIS Certificate of Competence.
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Extended opening hours for cattle registration telephony service
To assist farmers with the registration of calf births during the forthcoming spring calving period, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) plans to extend the opening hours of the cattle registration telephony system to 8:00pm each Wednesday evening from 6 March to...
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High air pollution in Northern Ireland
Moderate levels of air pollution (particulate matter) are forecast across Northern Ireland today, with locally high levels possible in urban areas.
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Soil training workshops continue in Colebrooke and Strule catchments
Farmers participating in the Colebrooke and Strule Soil Testing and Training Initiative are continuing to attend their CAFRE training workshops this week.
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DAERA seeking views on the proposed Nitrates Action Programme
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is seeking views on the proposed Nitrates Action Programme for Northern Ireland 2019-2022.
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Food labelling explained at CAFRE
In conjunction with Mid-Ulster Council and Kerry Europe, CAFRE Loughry Campus delivered a workshop to 40 delegates, aimed at clarifying food labelling requirements.
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Extension to appointments to the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC)
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has extended the terms of appointment for Members of the Livestock and Meat Commission.
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November stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in November 2018:
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BDG member uses benchmarking data to improve enterprise performance
A Business Development Group (BDG) meeting was held recently on the farm of Robert Walker’s near Omagh in County Tyrone.
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DAERA seeks views on the future of CAFRE Higher Education tuition fees
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today launched a public consultation on the future direction of tuition fees at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE).
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R&A Greenkeeping Scholarship a first for Callum
The College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) student Callum Burnside from Carrickfergus is the first Northern Ireland student to be awarded an R&A Greenkeeping Scholarship.
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Final opportunity to attend Making Tax Digital seminars with afternoon sessions included
The final two Making Tax Digital seminars focusing on areas impacting on farm businesses have been organised by CAFRE in partnership with Rural Support to be delivered in Friel’s Restaurant, Swatragh on Thursday 21 February 2019 and Greenmount Campus, Antrim on Thursday 28 February 2019.
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BETTER Farm Beef Challenge NI – mart demonstrations
The BETTER Farm Beef Challenge NI is a joint initiative between the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Irish Farmers’ Journal (IFJ) and Anglo Beef Processors (ABP). The programme aims to improve the profitability and sustainability of suckler farms across Northern Ireland. The...
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Broughshane BDG discuss calf rearing skills
Members of a dairy Business Development Group (BDG) based in the Broughshane area recently met at the farm of Francis Patterson, Broughshane to discuss the impact of effective calf rearing strategies on their businesses.
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Benchmarking at CAFRE
James Kirk runs a dairy herd of 180 Holstein cows near Crossgar, Co Down. His main focus is to maximise milk production from forage as he sees this as being a significant driver in reducing production costs.