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Tyrone Farming Society Bursary
CAFRE, Enniskillen Campus would like to thank Tyrone Farming Society for their continued support for equine students over the last academic year. Representatives of Tyrone Farming Society have continued to support the campus by being present on Careers day and by attending our graduation day.
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Management Notes for July 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 £800,000 Coastal Communities Fund
Michelle McIlveen, Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, has launched the Coastal Communities Fund for Northern Ireland.
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CAFRE students hooked on food and drink training
When it comes to promoting the splendour of seafood from Northern Ireland’s coasts, rivers and lakes two CAFRE graduates from Loughry Campus have been caught hook, line and sinker.
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Brucellosis Compensation Rates for July 2016
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in July will be either:
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Best practice essential when waterways are feeling the heat!
While the nitrogen (N) value obtained from slurry is at its greatest when applied in spring, slurry applied to land after silage has been cut can also make a valuable contribution to the nutrient requirement of the next cut. In addition to this, generally speaking...
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Loughry students America bound!
Each year CAFRE students have the opportunity to study in America as part of their studies. This summer two Honours Degree Students from Loughry Campus are bound for Michigan State University (MSU).
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13-15 year old Tractor driving courses up and running at CAFRE
The school holidays have arrived, and many of the younger members on the family farm will be helping out with the day to day tasks. This will inevitably involve working with and around agricultural vehicles and the associated implements.
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McIlveen announces double boost for Northern Ireland agriculture sector
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen today provided a double boost to the agriculture sector by announcing advance CAP payments and the next phase of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme (FBIS).
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McIlveen launches £350,000 research initiative for Mobuoy Road Waste site
Environment Minister Michelle McIlveen has officially launched a new £350,000 Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition to encourage and stimulate the development of innovative remediation technologies for the Mobuoy Road waste site and other illegal waste sites.
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Agriculture Minister announces £150,000 funding for Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster
A £150,000 grant to provide agricultural-related training and rural development promotion among young people has been approved by the Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen.
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Ministers McIlveen and Hamilton meet agriculture stakeholders on impact of referendum
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen and Economy Minister Simon Hamilton have met with agriculture stakeholders to provide assurance that they will act in the industry's best interests during negotiations on leaving the EU.
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Re-appointment of Fishery Harbour Authority Chair
Fisheries Minister Michelle McIlveen has re-appointed Terry Jarvis as Chairperson of the Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (NIFHA).
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Walled Garden in bloom for CAFRE’s Floristry Open Weekend
If you’re planning a BBQ or garden party this summer then Richardson’s Walled Garden at CAFRE’s Greenmount Campus is the perfect place to learn how to produce the perfect bouquet for alfresco dining.
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McIlveen urges farmers to take up CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations course
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen sent out a reminder today that the closing date for the Level II Agricultural Business Operations course at CAFRE is approaching.
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Third Year of TVR project due to begin
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen today announced that the third year of the Test and Vaccinate or Remove (TVR) Wildlife Intervention Research Project is due to begin in a 100km² area around Banbridge, Co Down.
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McIlveen visits Movanagher Fish Farm
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen visited Movanagher Fish Farm yesterday.
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McIlveen announces no reductions to Pillar I funding
DAERA Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced that Pillar I funds for farmers will not be reduced to fund future support to Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) and that Coupled Support will not be introduced.
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It’s all grow as Comber Earlies Food Festival nears
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has encouraged everyone to visit the Comber Earlies Food Festival this weekend.
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CAFRE students design winning food product
A team of six CAFRE food students have designed an award-winning food product and scooped a £1,000 second place prize in an international food competition.