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More time to apply for AWB positions: extended to 2 November
DAERA is looking for people skilled in formal negotiations, conflict resolution and with experience of industrial relations to fill three public appointment vacancies on the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB), the deadline has now been extended for applications until 12 Noon Thursday 2 November.
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Farmer convicted at Newry Court
Stewart McGladdery, (33), of Grovehill Road, Ballinaskeagh, Banbridge was convicted at Newry Court today (Monday 16 October 2023) of two charges of moving animals into a Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) restricted herd.
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Last chance to book free Responsible Use of Antimicrobials training
Responsible Use of Antimicrobials training courses that are currently free for farmers, farm family members and farm workers will end on Tuesday 31 October 2023.
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Should I tup my ewe lambs this year?
With good husbandry and nutrition, lambing ewe lambs can improve the financial viability of sheep systems and reduce the number of breeding females kept or bought in the following year.
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CAFRE to host ‘Introduction to Farm Woodland – Timber End Uses’ half day courses
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is offering a range of half day courses for farmers interested in managing woodland.
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Increase in numbers attending the Agricultural Business Operations (Level II) Course at CAFRE
The CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations [ABO] Level II Certificate Course is now up and running again for 2023/24.
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Dungannon farmer convicted for failure to present animals for TB testing
A Dungannon farmer was convicted at Dungannon Court today (Monday 9 October) for failure to present all of his animals for tuberculosis (TB) testing.
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Planning for efficient feeding of the dairy herd this winter
“Winter feeding and the efficiency with which a winter feed programme is managed has a major impact on the cost of milk production and the profitability of any dairy enterprise,” says CAFRE Dairy Development Adviser, Gavin Duffy.
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Drinking Water Quality remains high across Northern Ireland
The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) report for 2022 has once again found drinking water quality in Northern Ireland is of a high standard.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for October 2023
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in October 2023 will be either:
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Farmer convicted at Newry Court
Banbridge farmer Stephen Donald, of Carrick Road, Loughbrickland, was convicted at Newry Magistrates Court today of two charges of failure to notify the movement of cattle out of his herd or death of cattle.
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Armagh company convicted of animal transportation charge
An Armagh company, Killyfaddy Farms Ltd of Killyfaddy Road, was today (Monday 2 October) convicted at Armagh Magistrates Court sitting in Newry Court, of transporting an animal that was not fit for the journey.
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Co Londonderry haulier convicted at Newry Court
Mr Joel Yorke, (36), of Drumlane Road, Upperlands, Maghera was convicted at Newry Magistrates Court today (Monday 2 October) of two charges in relation to animal transportation.
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CAFRE Open Days
Discover the wide range of degree courses available to study at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE).
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Open Day at Enniskillen Campus
If you are considering studying for an equine qualification now is the time to discover CAFRE.
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Water users urged to enhance biosecurity
Commercial and recreational water users in Co Tyrone are being urged to enhance their biosecurity measures after tests have confirmed an outbreak of Crayfish plague in the Upper Ballinderry River catchment.
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Applications are invited for a Study Tour to the Netherlands – Innovations in hatching and commercial egg production
The three-day study tour will focus on the latest technologies being adopted for hatching and commercial egg production in the Netherlands.
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Making the dairy business more resilient
Dairy farms have seen significant variations in cashflow since spring 2022.
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New deadline to provide evidence on impact of air pollution on environment
Stakeholders are being given an extra four weeks to submit evidence on the impact of air pollution, such as ammonia, on our natural environment.
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Apply now for the OCN NI Level 3 Award in The Principles of Meat Technology course at Loughry Campus, CAFRE
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is pleased to release dates for the next OCN NI Level 3 Award in The Principles of Meat Technology which will be delivered onsite at Loughry Campus from Tuesday 16 January - Tuesday 12 March 2024.