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Head to Peatlands Park for Perfect Day Out
If you're looking for inspiration for things to do this summer, either with or without the kids, check out Peatlands Park in Dungannon, Co. Tyrone.
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McIlveen welcomes reduction in landfill waste
Environment Minister Michelle McIlveen has welcomed the reduction in the amount of household waste going to landfill.
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Coastal change – an issue for all of us – McIlveen
Coastal erosion is an issue for the whole Northern Ireland coastline and it is important that communities and agencies work together to help manage it.
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Report on the Northern Ireland food and drinks processing sector
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has published its annual report, ‘Size and Performance of the Northern Ireland Food and Drinks Processing Sector, Subsector Statistics’.
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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 January to March 2016 have been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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The sweet smell of success for Greenmount’s green-fingered horticulturalists
Everything is coming up roses for two Greenmount Horticulturalist students who have made it through to the final seven of the Worldskills UK Landscaping Competition.
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How to maintain your Herd Register on APHIS
DAERA offers cattle farmers the option of maintaining their herd register on APHIS instead of using an on-farm electronic or paper herd book. The user must comply with certain conditions and these have been set out in detail below.
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McIlveen visits Dunbia facility in Dungannon
DAERA Minister, Michelle McIlveen, visited Dunbia’s Dungannon facility where she met with Group Executives to discuss challenges facing the processing sector.
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CAFRE Enniskillen Campus student on placement at Lodge Equine Stables, Richill
CAFRE Enniskillen Campus student Natasha Carlisle from Ballynahinch completed her 10 weeks work placement at Lodge Equine Stables, Richill, with Lesley Johnston, as part of her Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horse Management.
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Foster and McIlveen highlight quality of local produce during visit to Clogher Valley Show
First Minister Arlene Foster and Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen have hailed the high standard of livestock and local quality produce being exhibited during a visit to the Clogher Valley Show in County Tyrone.
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CAFRE Enniskillen Graduate Internship with Fastnet Stud
Ruairi Craven from the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Enniskillen Campus and has been offered a 12 month internship at Fastnet Stud, Kildare.
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Northern Ireland and Wales must work together to maximise opportunities presented by Brexit – McIlveen
Northern Ireland and Wales must work together to maximise opportunities for agriculture and the environment as the UK leaves the European Union.
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Botulism in cattle – an ongoing concern
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed that cases of botulism continue to occur in Northern Ireland following results of tests carried out by the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI). Investigations by the Veterinary Sciences Division of AFBI have provided strong...
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Practical Gardening is good for your health at Greenmount open weekend
Visit the gardens and the grounds at Greenmount Campus on the weekend of Saturday 23 July and Sunday 24 July. Be inspired to get hands on with gardening, there will be the opportunity to have a go at some hard landscaping skills and students will...
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McIlveen welcomes 70% Advance Payments for Basic Payment Scheme
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen today welcomed the Commission proposal to allow up to 70% advance for direct support payments to farmers.
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Coolmore Internship winner for 2016 announced
CAFRE Enniskillen Campus prides itself on producing graduates who have the skills and abilities to succeed within a competitive equine industry. This is evidenced through the graduates of both the BSc (Hons) Equine Management and Foundation Degree (FdSc) Equine Management often gaining good positions within...
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McIlveen announces £8.7million contract for new state of the art traceability system
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced the award of an £8.7million contract for the delivery of a new state of the art food, animal health and traceability system for Northern Ireland.
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McIlveen announces opening of next phase of the Forest Expansion Scheme
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen today announced encouraging news for the forestry sector by opening the next phase of the Forest Expansion Scheme.
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“No rest for CAFRE students”
Whilst other colleges and schools are breaking for the summer holidays the Level 3 Extended Diploma students in Equine Management are undertaking their 10 weeks work placement. These students must complete 10 weeks over the summer holidays. Most of the students went straight into the...
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DAERA Minister Michelle McIlveen meets senior Asda colleagues in Newtownards store
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen visited the Asda store in Newtownards today where she met senior representatives from the company.