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Causeway Artisan Foods takes giant steps for innovation
The College of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Loughry Campus has lead responsibility for people development and knowledge and technology transfer programmes in the food processing and supply industry.
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New processes for the movement of hay and straw from GB to NI
Following the end of the EU-UK transition period on 31 December 2020, new rules now apply when importing consignments of hay and straw from Great Britain (GB) to Northern Ireland (NI), the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has advised.
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DAERA to introduce inspections for isolation of retained BVD positive animals
Unannounced inspections to check that Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) positive animals are being isolated are due to commence in the coming weeks, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced.
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Poots announces £2.2m Covid-19 financial support for pig sector
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced a financial support package worth up to £2.2million for pig farmers who were impacted by the temporary closure of Cranswick Country Foods in August 2020.
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Poots announces plans to abolish the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB)
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced his intention to commence the process to revoke the Agricultural Wages (Regulations) (Northern Ireland) Order 1977, which will abolish the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) in Northern Ireland.
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Changes to GB-NI livestock movement rules
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is advising livestock keepers about the rules for the identification of cattle, pigs, sheep and goats following the end of the EU exit transition period.
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New processes for moving equines from GB to NI
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has advised owners of equines to become familiar with new regulations for transporting live animals from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.
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Northern Ireland Water Framework Directive Groundwater Status Update 2020 Statistics Released
Northern Ireland Water Framework Directive Groundwater status update statistics for 2020 have been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Thursday 14th January 2021.
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EU Exit and the Impact on NI Food Products
College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is hosting an online event for NI Food manufacturers entitled “EU Exit and the Impact on NI Food Products” on Thursday 28 January at 10am.
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CAFRE degree course application period extended
Are you or a member of your family interested in studying for a degree qualification in agriculture, food, equine or horticulture? The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is still accepting applications to study on courses starting in September 2021.
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Monitoring feed efficiency for the dairy herd
With increasing concentrate prices and winter milk bonuses coming to an end, there has never been a more important time to monitor winter feeding.
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First Aid training from home
Farm Family Key Skills (FFKS) first aid awareness training has now gone virtual.
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Poots chairs first meeting of Green Growth Inter-Ministerial Group
Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA today chaired the first meeting of the new Green Growth Inter-Ministerial Group.
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H5N8 confirmed in second NI commercial flock
Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Robert Huey, has confirmed that notifiable Avian Influenza, subtype H5N8 has been found in a second poultry flock in Northern Ireland, at a commercial holding near Lisburn.
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Management notes for January 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).
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Equine Apprenticeship success at CAFRE
At CAFRE Enniskillen Campus the Equine Apprenticeship students have plenty to smile about as they completed their British Horse Society (BHS) Stage 2 Exam in late 2020.
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Managing drainage systems for improved soil health and performance
Winter and spring is a good time to spend some time evaluating the condition of field drainage systems when problems can be most apparent.
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Poots outlines his vision for agriculture in Northern Ireland at the Oxford Farming Conference
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA yesterday joined a webinar to celebrate 75 years of Oxford Farming Conference.
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Poots calls for immediate action on pet travel regulations
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots, has written to the Defra Secretary of State George Eustice and to the European Commission outlining his concerns about the unnecessary regulations now placed on pet travel, following the UK’s exit from the EU.
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H5N8 confirmed in NI commercial flock and second case under investigation
Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Robert Huey, has confirmed that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), subtype H5N8 has been found in a poultry flock at a commercial holding in Clough and a second suspect case is under investigation at a commercial holding in Lisburn.