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Innovation and expansion are key to getting our rural economy moving
Innovation and revitalisation are key to helping rural businesses and communities recover from COVID-19, Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has said as he urged rural businesses to apply for a £1.7million stimulus fund.
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Simon roots for success
A local College of Agriculture and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) and Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) Master’s student is striving for success in the European ‘From Leaf to Root: Holistic use of Vegetables’ project. Simon Hegarty, from Ballymoney is one in a team of multidisciplinary students from...
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Hillsborough Forest Park echoes with children's laughter as new play facility opens
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has previewed phase one of a new £1.5 million state-of-the-art play park at Hillsborough Forest Park, which is due to officially open on 17 August.
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Attention to detail essential for successful potato desiccation following Diquat withdrawal
For a number of years Diquat has been widely used to desiccate local potato crops. Following the withdrawal of the substance from the market in 2019 and a final use up date of February 4, 2020 for stocks left in store, Leigh McClean Development Adviser...
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Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics released
Provisional Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics for January to March 2020 have been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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Trees that are ‘delightful to the eye' are also useful to humans and a haven for wildlife
One small useful tree you may have growing on your farm, but perhaps not thought about much, is the hardy rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) or 'mountain ash'. Its leaves look like the much bigger Ash tree but this tree is much smaller and can survive well...
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EFS applicants can avail of support at DAERA Direct offices
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced that digital assistance support will be available in the DAERA Direct offices on a strict appointment only basis to assist with applications to Tranche 4 of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS), which will open for applications from 17...
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Poots meets with farmers and stakeholders on the north coast
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA spent the day on the north coast meeting farmers and stakeholders to discuss a number of current issues.
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Producing pigs without zinc oxide
In less than two years the use of zinc oxide (ZnO) for the control of post-weaning diarrhoea will be banned. In June 2017 a decision was made to ban the medicinal use of ZnO, with a five year phase out period. This means ZnO cannot...
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Top five tips for creep feeding calves this autumn
Now is the time to consider creep feeding spring born calves which are due to be weaned this autumn. The decision whether or not to creep feed will depend on individual farm circumstances such as availability of quality grazing or expected weaning date.
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Poots urges farmers to continue to adhere to safety measures at Livestock Markets
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has urged farmers to continue to adhere to safety measures in place at Livestock Markets in the fight against Covid-19.
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Minister Poots: ‘Fund will help rural communities and businesses, revitalise, innovate and expand’
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has visited towns in County Tyrone to encourage small and rural businesses to apply for £2.7million funding recently announced by his Department.
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Minister Poots: 'Grant schemes will allow businesses to stay at the top of the tree'
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has said access to three separate grant schemes totalling £2.7 million will allow rural businesses to innovate and expand.
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The farm’s most valuable asset is you and your family - Poots
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has urged Northern Ireland's farmers and farm families to look after their physical health and mental wellbeing at the launch of a new campaign aimed at protecting the most valuable asset of the agricultural industry – its people.
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EFS Wider Level to open for applications
The application window for tranche four of the Environmental Farming Scheme Wider Level (EFS) will open on Monday 17 August 2020, DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced.
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Minister visits north coast following £2.7m investment
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has visited towns and villages across Northern Ireland’s north coast to see how £2.7million funding provided by his Department can help to revitalise rural communities and stimulate the local economy.
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Management Notes for August 2020
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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Brucellosis compensation rates for August 2020
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in August will be either:
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Changing direction - taking the robotic route on dairy farms
Gordon Campbell and his father Wilson have a dairy and poultry farm on the outskirts of Ballymoney.
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Preparing properly and safely for autumn calving
As we enter August, many suckler farms will be turning their attention to autumn calving. Being well prepared before calving starts will help to ensure a successful season.