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Northern Ireland agricultural incomes in 2019
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today published the first (provisional) estimate for farm incomes in 2019. Revisions have been made to previous years.
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Plant Export Certificates go online
Anyone exporting plants or plant products can now apply online for their statutory phytosanitary certificate.
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Poor farm prices have made 2019 a difficult year for farmers - Poots
Our farmers should be properly rewarded for the high quality produce that they provide, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA said today.
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Government and Industry together can help mitigate climate change - Poots
Co-operative partnership working between Government and the industrial sector helps mitigate climate change as well as build a sustainable economy, DAERA Minister Edwin Poots said today.
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Poots praises CAFRE students who will be taking the reins of the equine industry
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA today praised students at CAFRE’s equine campus in Enniskillen where he addressed guests at the annual careers day and bursary awards.
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Inter Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (IMG EFRA)
The Inter Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs met on Monday 13 January at the Defra offices in 2 Marsham Street, London.
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A timely reminder of changes to record keeping for High Phosphorous poultry manure
Poultry producers are being reminded that the final date to send manure exportation records for 2019 to the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) is January 31, 2020.
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Northern Ireland Greenhouse Gas Projection Statistics Released
Northern Ireland greenhouse gas projection statistics based on 2017 greenhouse gas inventory statistics have been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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Minister Poots extends closing date to Business Development Groups Scheme
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Edwin Poots, has extended the closing date for applications to the Business Development Groups (BDGs) Scheme, during a visit to CAFRE’s Greenmount Campus.
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Increase farming knowledge and skills by joining a Business Development Group
Farmers are being urged to increase their knowledge and skills by joining an Environmental Farming Business Development Group (BDG).
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Rising to the challenge of making one of our favourite foods healthier
Bakers from across Northern Ireland have received guidance on producing healthier scones from the Food Innovation Centre based at the Loughry Campus of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (CAFRE).
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DAERA offering dairy farmers a free trip to learn innovative heifer raising techniques
Northern Ireland dairy farmers are being offered a fantastic and free opportunity to learn about the latest and innovative practices about rearing heifer’s by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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Using technology and innovation to protect the environment and support farm efficiency
Making use of innovation and technology in the agriculture sector will be key to improving our environment and making farming more profitable and sustainable.
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CAFRE graduate ‘blossoms’ into potential world beater
A graduate of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (CAFRE) has been selected to take part in a prestigious competition which could see her jet off to Shanghai next year.
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Management notes for January 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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Chief Veterinary Officer stresses importance of excellent biosecurity
A case of non-notifiable avian influenza H6N1 being has been identified in a broiler breeder farm in County Fermanagh.
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New option within the Business Development Group scheme opens up
A new option within the popular Business Development Group (BDG) scheme has opened up.
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Don’t miss out - Business Development Groups Scheme Closing to Applications
Time is running out to apply for the Business Development Groups (BDG) Scheme before it closes at 4pm on 24 January 2020.
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Edwin Poots appointed as Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister
Protecting our environment whilst enhancing our agri-food sector will be the key focus of my tenure as DAERA Minister.
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Visit to new CAFRE Calf Housing Facilities
Recently a County Antrim Business Development Group visited the new calf rearing facilities at the CAFRE Dairy Farm.