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No substitute for experience at Loughry Campus
Loughry student Ryan Mulholland has had a busy summer. A key part of his National Diploma in Food Technology is a 12 week work placement in the food industry.
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Agri-Food Strategy Board achieves significant progress
The Agri-Food Strategy Board (AFSB) has achieved significant progress strengthening the local agri-food sector and helping open new markets during its five year term.
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CAFRE Enniskillen Campus Student on Placement at Cavan Equestrian Centre
CAFRE Enniskillen Campus student Chloe Russell from Enniskillen is currently on her 10 week work placement at Cavan Equestrian Centre as part of her Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horse Management.
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Platform article by CVO on trade announcements
Last week, Northern Ireland’s pig industry heard the good news it had been waiting for - China’s certification agency, the CNCA has announced its final approval for our plants to export pork to China.
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Let CAFRE open up a world of career opportunities
On Thursday 24 August, the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) will open the doors of its three campuses to offer advice and guidance for prospective students wishing to follow a career in the agri-food and land-based sectors.
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Drinking Water Quality remains high across Northern Ireland
The safety and quality of drinking water in Northern Ireland remains high, a new report today confirmed.
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DAERA and PSNI urge livestock transporters to be aware of bogus inspectors
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and the PSNI today warned drivers transporting livestock to be vigilant and be certain of identification of anyone asking to inspect their vehicles.
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Irish Farmers Journal award a Bursary to a CAFRE Equine Student
Laurel Cahoon, a final year Foundation Degree in Equine Management student was the successful recipient of the Irish Farmers Journal Bursary awarded at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus.
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Star-Spangled MSc for CAFRE students
Michigan State University has been home to two College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) students, Rachel Kelly and Aíne Ní Cheanainn, this summer as they work towards completing their theses for the Masters (MSc) in Business for Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise.
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Loughry’s food courses are first choice for school leavers
If you are getting your results over the next few days and thinking about your future, this is the perfect time to check out what Loughry Campus, College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), has to offer at its Careers Advice Event on Thursday...
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CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations (Level II) Course closing date for 2017/18 enrolments is approaching
The CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations (Level II Certificate) Course is currently open for enrolments and will close at 4.00pm on Thursday 24 August 2017.
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Are you improving land? Protect your payments by protecting semi-natural habitats
Have you bought or inherited land recently?
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Mourne Herring Fishery licences available from September
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that licences for the Mourne Herring Fishery will be available from 1 September 2017.
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Chief Vet hails final approval for pork exports to China as major boost to agri-food industry
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Chief Veterinary Officer, Robert Huey, today welcomed news that Northern Ireland has received final approval to export pork to China.
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Chief Veterinary Officer welcomes approval for beef exports to the Philippines
Chief Veterinary Officer, Robert Huey, today welcomed the announcement that the UK has received approval to export beef to the Philippines.
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Careers Advice Events at CAFRE
Are you interested in a career in the agri-food and land-based sector which is an expanding global industry?
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CAFRE Growing Careers in Horticulture
If you have a passion for the outdoors and are interested in plants and the environment, then there are many job opportunities available for you in horticulture.
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DAERA announces advance payments for 2017
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed its intention to issue advance payments for the Basic Payment Scheme and Greening Payment from 16 October 2017.
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Management Notes for August 2017
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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DAERA welcomes Criminal Justice Inspectorate report on fraud and enforcement
The Criminal Justice Inspectorate (CJI) today issued a report of its inspection of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) Fraud Investigations and Enforcement Activities.