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Estimates of Crop Yields and Production in 2016
Yield and production estimates for the main cereal crops and potatoes for the year 2016 were issued today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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McIlveen announces £2.6million for environment projects from carrier bag levy
Environment Minister Michelle McIlveen has allocated £2.6million to environmental projects across Northern Ireland.
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McIlveen announces £4million support package for local livestock farmers
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced a £4million package of support for local livestock farmers.
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Farm Performance in 2015/16
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the booklet 'Northern Ireland Farm Performance Indicators 2015/16'.
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Management Notes for December 2016
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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McIlveen launches £11million Mourne, Gullion and Lecale Rural Development Programme
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen has launched an £11million rural investment scheme in Newry, Mourne and Down.
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Upcoming part time courses from CAFRE - Online Social Media for Equine Businesses
CAFRE will be delivering their online social media course for equine businesses in January 2017. The course will be delivered completely online and will consist of three presentations over a six week period. There will also be online discussion groups and support and an online...
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Final results of the June Agricultural Census 2016
The final results of the June 2016 Agricultural Census have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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New applicants for the Business Development Groups (BDG) Scheme must be submitted before 4pm on Wednesday 30 November 2016
The Scheme has reopened to eligible pig and dairy farmers.
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High air pollution advisory notice
High levels of air pollution (particulate matter) are currently being monitored in Londonderry and Belfast. Moderate levels are being monitored in some other urban centres across Northern Ireland. It is likely that we will continue to see these elevated levels for as long as the...
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Vets are a vital part of the agri-food industry - McIlveen
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has highlighted the importance of the veterinary profession in Northern Ireland.
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McIlveen welcomes reduction in noise complaints
Environment Minister Michelle McIlveen has welcomed the lowest number of noise complaints since 2005 recorded by district councils.
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McIlveen welcomes report on Northern Ireland Air Quality
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today published the annual air quality monitoring summary report. ‘Air Pollution in Northern Ireland 2015’ presents data on Northern Ireland’s air quality and on the levels of air pollutants monitored at a range of locations across...
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McIlveen welcomes 12,000 milestone for Farm Family Health Checks
Farming Minister Michelle McIlveen has praised the role of the Farm Families Health Checks Programme in providing screening services and advice to rural communities.
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Sustainability award for CAFRE Food Innovation Centre
The Food Innovation Centre at CAFRE, Loughry Campus has successfully achieved Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Model (BREEAM) Excellence under the BREEAM New Construction 2011: Education category.
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Applications now opened for Business Development Groups (BDG) Scheme
The Business Development Groups (BDG) Scheme has reopened to eligible dairy and pig farmers. Applications can be submitted from Wednesday 16 November to 4pm on Wednesday 30 November 2016. Up to 250 dairy farmers and 30 pig producers will join the scheme.
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Protecting the environment can boost your bottom line – McIlveen tells businesses
Efficient use of resources not only protects our environment but also brings economic benefits for our businesses.
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Collaboration across the beef industry is the driving force behind progress – McIlveen
Working together across the beef industry is essential to achieving the modernisation and improvement which benefits the sector as a whole.
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CAFRE Enniskillen student wins prestigious amateur racing title
CAFRE Enniskillen student Alice Kavanagh has won a prestigious amateur horseracing title, helping raise more than €120,000 for Irish Injured Jockeys in the process.
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McIlveen meets EU Fisheries Commissioner
Fisheries Minister Michelle McIlveen attended the Agri-Fish Council meeting today in Brussels and met with the EU Fisheries Commissioner to promote the position of the Northern Ireland Fishing industry ahead of December’s discussions on next year’s fishing opportunities.