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Farmers urged to remain vigilant to Bluetongue threat
The Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) for Northern Ireland (NI) is asking farmers to remain vigilant and to source animals responsibly in response to the confirmation of Bluetongue Virus (BTV-3) in a sheep in Norfolk following an investigation of a clinical suspect case.
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Are your silage stocks adequate for the winter ahead?
CAFRE Beef and Sheep Advisers suggest that now is the time to take stock of the amount of silage required on farm for the winter period.
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Are your rams ready for work?
With breeding season quickly approaching, many sheep farmers are beginning to focus on pre-tupping preparation of their rams.
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Switchover date for new livestock identification tag codes extended
DAERA has extended the switchover date when ‘UK’ prefix livestock tags can no longer be used to 30 June 2025.
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Higher yielding herds – to graze or not!
By Michael Verner, Dairying Development Adviser, CAFRE, Newry
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Dealing with difficult weather conditions
Unfortunately, most farms in the west of the province have experienced persistent and heavy rain for much of the summer.
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CAFRE Rush Control on-farm event planned for the Erne catchment
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in conjunction with Northern Ireland Water (NI Water), are holding an on-farm rush control event on Wednesday 4 September at Castle Archdale Country Park.
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Northern Ireland Carrier Bag Levy Annual Statistics 2023/24 released
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the Northern Ireland carrier bag levy annual statistics for 2023/24.
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Muir welcomes introduction of new Pet Abduction offences in Northern Ireland
DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir MLA, has welcomed the introduction of new legislation that criminalises the abduction of cats and dogs.
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Extension of the Chair of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute Board position
The Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, has announced the extension of Colin Coffey as Chair of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) Board for a two-month period while a public appointment process to appoint a new Chair is completed.
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Minister commits to new Farming with Nature Package
On a recent visit, DAERA Minister Andrew Muir saw what Nature Friendly Farming looks like in practice in Northern Ireland while making a commitment around a new Farming with Nature Package.
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Farm Performance in 2022/23
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the booklet 'Northern Ireland Farm Performance Indicators 2022/23’.
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Develop your equine career with an Apprenticeship
Do you want a career working with horses? Are you employed in an equestrian business? Would you like to attain a recognised industry qualification in horse care? Do you want to continue to work while you gain your qualification?
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It’s not too late for weed control
After the exceptionally wet spring and summer, grass growth has not been as good as expected.
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Finishing the remaining lambs this autumn
It is the time of year again when farmers with later lambing lowland flocks must consider the options for their remaining lambs. Brian Hanthorn, Beef and Sheep Adviser, College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) discusses options available.
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Further Education opens opportunities for Loughry Campus students
Celebrating success at the recent Further Education Awards Ceremony are Loughry Campus students Jayne Hunter (Benburb), Ellen Simpson (Dungannon), Chloe Millar (Benburb), and Abbie Gillanders (Dungannon).
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Discover Further Education courses at Loughry Campus
As we approach a new academic year, exciting opportunities await at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE).
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Loughry Alumni to focus on the circular economy
Are you a past Loughry student or do you know someone who studied Food at Loughry Campus? The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) invites past and current Loughry Food students and staff to an Alumni event on Tuesday 17 September at 6.30pm.
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Awaiting exam results? Discover Equine at Enniskillen Campus
Do you know someone who is passionate about horses and is eagerly anticipating the release of their examination results? Steer them towards a promising career path with courses offered at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE).
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Industry staff attain Level 3 Award in Principles of Meat Technology
By Rosemary Brennan, Senior Food Technologist, CAFRE