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January stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in January 2018:
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DAERA clarifies changes to Young Farmers’ Payment for 2018
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has clarified the position in respect of changes to the Young Farmers’ Payment (YFP) in 2018.
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Management Notes for February 2018
Management Notes are prepared by staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). CAFRE is a college within the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics released
Provisional Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics for July to September 2017 have been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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Brucellosis Compensation Rates for February 2018
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in February will be either:
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Latest dairy technologies demonstrated at CAFRE Open Days
Over 900 dairy farmers attended the Dairy Open Days at Greenmount Campus CAFRE.
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Farmers – protect water sources when spreading slurry
The slurry spreading closed period came to an end at midnight on 31 January 2018.
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The facts about pesticide storage
Suppliers storing pesticides for sale or supply must hold a BASIS Certificate of Competence
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Payment rates for ANC Scheme 2018
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced the payment rates for the 2018 Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) Scheme.
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CAFRE launch EAA Soils Scheme training with support from industry
If you are one of over 1,000 farmers across Northern Ireland who received free soil sampling and analysis reports, co-ordinated by AFBI, as part of the EU Exceptional Adjustment Aid (EAA) Soils Scheme, then this training is for you.
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Northern Ireland agricultural incomes in 2017
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today published the first (provisional) estimate for farm incomes in 2017. Revisions have been made to previous years.
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Business Planning Seminars roll on with afternoon times now included
Farm Family Key Skills (FFKS) is an initiative being managed by CAFRE and is a key element of the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020.
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CAFRE Enniskillen Campus hosts inspiring careers day
Equine students recently welcomed more than sixty industry representatives from a wide range of equine businesses to their annual Careers and Bursary Presentations Event at Enniskillen Campus.
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DAERA announces changes to CAP Area Based Schemes for 2018
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced changes to Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) area based schemes for 2018.
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Noise Complaint Statistics for Northern Ireland 2016-2017
Noise complaints received by district councils between 1 April 2016 and 31 March 2017 have risen by 13%, according to a report by the Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs released today.
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Major boost for agri-food industry as pork exports to Australia set to commence
Northern Ireland’s agri-food industry today received a major boost as Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Perpetua McNamee, announced that pork exports to Australia could now commence.
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The experience of a farmer with nitrates derogation
Matthew Workman manages a dairy farm along with his father Dessie near Aghadowey. He currently milks 200 cows. The aim of the business has always been to maximise output from land available, and in the past they found it difficult to operate the business under...
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Feeding the pregnant ewe
Good ewe nutrition is vital for successful flock performance. The feed requirements of the ewe will vary significantly throughout her productive cycle. Offering the correct amount and type of feed at key times is essential to ensure best performance and good health. Nutrition during late...
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Non-executive board member appointed to DAERA
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has appointed Sharon McCue as a non-executive board member (NEBM) to the Departmental Board and as Chairperson to the Department’s Audit and Risk Assurance Committee.
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DAERA to increase online IRM of cattle and sheep
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) plans to increase online notifications in relation to the identification, registration and movement (IRM) of cattle and sheep.