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10 March deadline nears for FBIS applications
Farmers and growers are reminded that the extended date to submit applications for Tier 2 of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme – Capital (FBIS - C) is fast approaching.
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Make it in horticulture or floristry!
CAFRE floristry graduate and double RHS Chelsea Medalist, Emma Sinnamon, Magheralin, has been inspiring others to consider a creative career in floristry. Emma is pictured with BBC presenter, David Monahan, at the Make It Skills Fair in Belfast. The event was part of a BBC...
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DAERA announce additional EFS awareness events
The Department of the Environment, Agriculture and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced an additional two dates for information events to raise awareness of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS), which opened on Monday 27 February.
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February stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in February 2017:
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Brucellosis Compensation Rates for March 2017
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in March will be either:
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2017 Single Application window now open
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that the 2017 Online Single Application Form (SAF) window is now open.
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Avian Influenza Prevention Zone to be extended
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) for all poultry and captive birds will remain in force in Northern Ireland until the end of April, Chief Veterinary Officer, Robert Huey has confirmed.
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Royal School Students attend “Biodiversity Workshop” Event at Greenmount, Campus CAFRE
CAFRE recently hosted a one day curriculum support event at Greenmount Campus on biodiversity for over 30 A-level Biology students and teachers from Royal School Dungannon.
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Management Notes for March 2017
Management Notes are prepared by staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). Questions and comments are welcome to allow CAFRE to address the issues that are important to you. Please contact the author directly. CAFRE is a college within the Department...
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Environmental Farming Scheme now open
The Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) is now open for applications, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced.
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Family morning for final year students at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus
Family and friends of the Level 3 Year 2 Extended Diploma in Horse Management students were recently invited to Enniskillen Campus for an update on the progression of individual students. Enniskillen Campus management and staff strongly believe that a partnership between staff, students, parents/guardians, family...
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Statistical press release - Results of the December Agricultural Survey 2016
The results of the December 2016 Agricultural Survey have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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2017 Single Application process will open on 01 March
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that the 2017 Online Single Application Form (SAF) will be available from 1 March 2017. DAERA will no longer automatically issue paper SAFs. The deadline for receipt of all Single Applications and supporting evidence...
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Northern Ireland recommended for BSE Negligible Risk
The World Organisation for Animal Health’s Scientific Commission has recommended that Northern Ireland be recognised as an area having negligible risk for BSE.
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DAERA reopens Research Challenge Fund
A grant scheme worth almost £900,000 to help stimulate innovation in Northern Ireland’s agri-food industry has reopened, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has announced.
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Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) to open on 27 February 2017
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), has confirmed that the first tranche of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) will open for applications on the morning of 27 February 2017. Applications to the scheme should be submitted online. The closing date for applications...
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CAFRE Equine Graduate Internship success
Amy McGarvey graduated from CAFRE Enniskillen Campus with a BSc (Hons) in Equine Management in 2016. During her final year Amy was successful in gaining a graduate internship with Horse Sport Ireland for one year upon completing her degree.
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Equine Students visit Laurelview Equestrian Centre
Students from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), who are currently studying the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horse Management, recently visited Laurelview Equestrian Centre, Co Antrim to consider the importance of Business Management.
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Agriculture students meet for farm finance update at Enniskillen Campus
Level 2 and Level 3 Apprenticeship and Work Based Diploma in Agriculture students recently were updated on important aspects of farm finance at a student conference in CAFRE, Enniskillen Campus.
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Level 2 Diploma in Horse Care Family Morning at Enniskillen Campus
Recently, the parents and guardians of the Level 2 Diploma in Horse Care students attended Enniskillen Campus to get an update on what the students have been learning and their progression on the course.