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DAERA Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer warns holidaymakers of the risk of importing animal disease
The Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer has warned holidaymakers of the risks of importing animal disease from their holiday destinations.
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Enjoying an informal return to education
Do you have experience of working in the agri-food or the rural business sector, but have not yet had an opportunity to gain a graduate level qualification? If so, then the QUB accredited Graduate Certificate in Business Communication for Rural Enterprise which is delivered at...
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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 2016.
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Minister McIlveen enjoys visit to refurbished Exploris Aquarium
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen has enjoyed a visit to the refurbished Exploris Aquarium in Portaferry, County Down.
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Discover an abundance of 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. This is a hugely diverse worldwide industry, worth some £9billion to the UK economy and employing over 300,000...
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Vienna, City of Music, Dreams and four MSc Students from CAFRE
The famous musical city of Vienna is home to four Loughry students this summer as they work towards completing their thesis for the Masters (MSc) in Business for Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise.
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Minister McIlveen shares desire for confident fishing industry
Fisheries Minister Michelle McIlveen today visited the three main County Down fishing ports to meet with key representatives and to discuss future support for the Northern Ireland fishing industry.
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Equine Biomechanics Workshop
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise, (CAFRE) and The British Horse Society Ireland are hosting a Biomechanics day on Monday 5th September 2016, 9.30am – 3.30pm at Laurel View Equestrian Centre, Templepatrick. Centaur Biomechanics helps horses and riders of all levels improve their...
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Loughry National Diploma Students ‘Meat’ the Real World
An integral part of the National Diploma courses at the Loughry Campus of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), is the 12 week work placement in the food industry. In the month of ‘Love NI Meat’, we are looking at three of...
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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 our Careers Advice Event on Thursday...
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Godolphin Bursary awarded to top degree student at CAFRE
Each year Godolphin supports those studying in their final year of the BSc (Hons) Equine Management programme through the provision of a student bursary. This year the bursary was awarded to Amy McGarvey, from Co. Donegal, by Mr Joe Osborne, Managing Director of Kildangan Stud.
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Government and Industry driving growth agenda
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen, and Economy Minister Simon Hamilton have met the Chair and members of the Agri-Food Strategy Board (AFSB) for an update on implementation of Going for Growth and key priorities for the Board’s remaining term.
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DAERA statement on Claudy fish kill incident
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has issued a statement on the fish kill incident in Claudy, County Londonderry.
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Foster and McIlveen visit award-winning Fermanagh County Show
First Minister Arlene Foster and Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen visited the Fermanagh County Show today.
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Management Notes for August 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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New opportunities with a Graduate Certificate
Is a lack of formal qualification preventing you from realising your true potential within the agri-food industry or Rural Business Sector? Are you looking for a personal Challenge?
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CAFRE Equine Industry Projects
CAFRE Equine Technologists work with equine businesses, organisations and individual owners to encourage innovation and adoption of new technologies and developments to improve the health, welfare and performance of horses in the industry. CAFRE has recently launched two equine Industry Projects to assist owners in...
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Brucellosis Compensation Rates for August 2016
The compensation payable for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in August will be either:
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McIlveen delivers £180,000 in grants to rural businesses at Londonderry Show
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen has delivered more than £180,000 in grant funding to three companies in the Causeway Coast and Glens area to help develop their businesses.
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McIlveen welcomes continuing growth in the food and drinks processing sector
DAERA Minister Michelle McIlveen has welcomed newly released figures highlighting the growth of the local food and drinks processing sector.