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Careers panel at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) recently hosted a Careers Day at Enniskillen Campus. The event included a discussion panel, chaired by Leo Powell, Editor of The Irish Field.
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Register now to attend CAFRE Open Day
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) welcomes prospective students to Greenmount, Loughry and Enniskillen Campuses for Open Day Events from Tuesday 21 March to Saturday 25 March 2023.
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Ireland on the Water 2023
DAERA’s Inland Fisheries and Marine Conservation teams partnered up to exhibit at the Ireland on the Water Expo at the Eikon Centre, Lisburn on the 4th & 5th March.
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OCN NI Level 3 Award in The Principles of Meat Technology at Loughry Campus, CAFRE
Loughry Campus, 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 in April and May 2023.
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Think SAFE at calving time
We are all familiar with the acronym SAFE when it comes to being safety conscious on the farm.
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Industry Awards presented to CAFRE Equine students
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) enjoys close connections and the goodwill of industry supporters. This year at Enniskillen Campus staff and students were delighted to welcome Bursary and Scholarship providers onto campus to present financial awards to Equine students. On the...
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Exploring Food Vulnerability course now available at Loughry Campus
The safety of food is understandably the main concern of the food industry. The development of food management systems has resulted in fewer major outbreaks of food poisoning on a worldwide scale.
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February stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in February 2023:
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Farm Performance in 2021/22
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the booklet 'Northern Ireland Farm Performance Indicators 2021/22’.
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DAERA welcomes publication of advice on a Carbon Budget for Northern Ireland
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has today published its advice for the first three Carbon Budgets for Northern Ireland, the first of which will cover the period 2023 – 2027.
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CAFRE to join in the ‘Great Agri-Food Debate’
CAFRE is set to join agri-food students from across Ireland and the UK for the 8th Annual ‘Great Agri-Food Debate’.
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Results from the June Agricultural Census 2022
The results from the June 2022 Agricultural Census have been released today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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Brucellosis compensation rates for March 2023
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in March 2023 will be either:
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Cereal Fungicide performance workshops
Fungicide sprays make up close to half of the agrochemical cost on most cereal crops in our wet maritime climate.
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CAFRE students attend Horticulture Careers Fair
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) recently hosted its 12th annual Horticulture Careers Fair at Greenmount Campus. The event was attended by horticulture students, along with local companies and organisations all seeking skilled new workers in horticulture.
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Northern Ireland Pilot Dairy Farms complete ‘Dairy 4 Future’ Project
A blueprint for low emission dairying, results from regional SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis, farmers views on economic success and common challenges faced by dairy farms in the Atlantic region.
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Opening date for £300million Single Application funding announced by DAERA
DAERA has announced the opening of the £300million Single Application and Map Service and Entitlements Transfer Service from 1 March 2023.
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Attention sheep farmers: sheep dipping advice update!
DAERA would like to remind flock keepers about the responsible use of products licensed for the treatment of sheep scab.
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Applications open for Cotswolds Farms Biodiversity Farm Innovation Visit (FIV)
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is offering farmers the opportunity to travel to England to learn about innovative approaches to enhancing on farm biodiversity.
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Financial planning essential for year ahead
All agricultural businesses in Northern Ireland (NI) have experienced significant increases in input costs over the last twelve months