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Thinking of growing a Protein Crop?
The recently announced Protein Crop Scheme and the financial support it offers has renewed interest in growing protein crops.
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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 6th Annual ‘Great Agri-Food Debate’. Six colleges and universities will debate virtually across three days from March 30 to April 1 in what promises to be an exciting and intense...
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Maximise the potential of grass
Fertile soils coupled with good grassland and grazing management are key to profitable milk production.
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Poots – Our forests provide a breath of fresh air for everyone
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots has encouraged everyone to take advantage of Forest Parks in Northern Ireland, calling them a fantastic natural resource.
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Poots meets with Chair of the Trade and Agriculture Commission
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA met with Mr Tim Smith, the Chair of the Trade and Agriculture Commission to discuss their report which advises the Government on the treatment of food commodities within future trade deals.
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Minister to be final decision maker in Area-based Scheme Payment Reviews
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that the final decision in future reviews of area-based scheme payments, which have been heard by an independent panel, will now be taken by the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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Poots launches £1million equipment fund for micro food businesses
Rural Affairs Minster Edwin Poots MLA has launched a £1million capital grant scheme to help existing micro food and drink manufacturing businesses upscale production, through the purchase of new equipment, with the aim of securing new markets for their products.
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Options Analysis for Veterinary Education commences
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has commissioned analysis of options to deliver a more secure, long term supply of vets for NI, including consideration of the various models for third level veterinary education.
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Minister Poots announces opening of £4m Covid-19 Support Scheme for Pig and Poultry Producers
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced the opening of a £4million Covid-19 Support Scheme for eligible pig and poultry producers from Monday 15 March.
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CAFRE students host online dressage competition in aid of Air Ambulance NI
Covid-19 restrictions provided students at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Enniskillen Campus, British Horse Society Approved Training Centre, with the opportunity to organise an online dressage competition.
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CAFRE students benefit from the best of practical and online learning
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) delivers an extensive range of education programmes to 1,700 full and part-time students across its discipline areas of agriculture, equine, food and horticulture.
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Applications are open for Farrier Upskilling at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus
The College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) provides equine businesses with technical support and training opportunities to develop skills and competences.
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Poots kick-starts climate action campaign in the lead up to COP26
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA is leading the way on COP26, pledging that NI will play its part on the global stage to tackle climate change.
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Poots clarifies position on cricket loam products
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has visited Lisburn Cricket Club after concerns were raised about Loam products for cricket pitches moving from GB to NI.
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CAFRE courses lead to employability success
Sarah-Jane Houston, graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Food Technology from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE).
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Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Dairy Cows
“With more environmental pressures on farmers and direct support likely to change in the future, it will more important than ever that farm businesses aim to be sustainable both economically and environmentally,” says Brian Finch, CAFRE agri-environment adviser. One environmental issue on the horizon is...
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Planning underway for CAFRE’s Spring Virtual Open Events
Following the very successful Virtual Open Days last autumn, the staff at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) are making plans for a week of Virtual Open Events beginning 22 March 2021.
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Show your Green Side – Plant a Hedge
“The immense value of hedges on farms to biodiversity, carbon and the landscape is increasingly being recognised by the farming community,” says College of Agriculture Food and Rural Environment (CAFRE) Agri-Environment Adviser, Wendy George.
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Are changes paying for themselves – benchmarking has the answer
Benchmarking is an “effective and efficient approach to bring about improvements” according to the European Innovation Partnerships in agriculture and forestry. It will also help identify if changes made have been of benefit to a farm.
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Management notes for March 2021
Management Notes are prepared by staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). CAFRE is a College within the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).