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Air Pollution in Northern Ireland 2023 report released
The ‘Air Pollution in Northern Ireland 2023’ report has been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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Muir hails work of veterinary industry
Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has paid tribute to the veterinary industry as he delivered the keynote address at the Annual British Veterinary Association (BVA) Northern Ireland dinner.
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Inter-Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (IMG EFRA) Communique: 16 September 2024
The Inter-Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (IMG EFRA) met on Monday 16 September 2024 in London.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for October 2024
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in October 2024 will be either:
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Suppliers identified to find possible solutions to Blue Green Algae
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has awarded £450,000 to five suppliers to develop proof of concepts on potential solutions to treat, reduce and suppress the growth of Blue Green Algae.
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DAERA highlights need for vigilance following BTV case in Wales
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has urged all farmers to exercise vigilance and to source animals responsibly following the first confirmation of Bluetongue Virus (BTV) in Wales.
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Closed spreading periods for slurry and organic manures
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) reminds farmers of slurry spreading rules and the impending closed period.
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Northern Ireland Greenhouse Gas Projection Statistics Released
Northern Ireland greenhouse gas projection statistics based on 2021 greenhouse gas inventory statistics have been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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NI’s first Environmental Improvement Plan is an important framework for protecting the environment - Muir
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has welcomed the Executive’s approval of Northern Ireland’s Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) which will act as our first Environment Strategy.
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Sourcing the replacement ewes to ensure a productive year ahead
Within the sheep enterprise, replacements will be required to maintain a healthy and productive flock. While some flock keepers will choose to breed their own replacements and keep a closed flock, many opt to purchase replacements to allow them to run a simpler system in...
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Excellent numbers attending the Agricultural Business Operations course at CAFRE
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has welcomed a new intake of part-time learners to the college.
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Inaugural Northern Ireland Distillation Conference
The College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), in conjunction with Invest NI, recently welcomed 40 guests from Northern Ireland distilleries to Loughry Campus for a one-day conference aimed at supporting innovation, growth and networking within this important local industry.
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Open Week at CAFRE
Book now and discover courses available to study at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE).
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Get your free training and make your soil great
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Agri-Environment Adviser, Mary Ann Alexander, recently met with farmer Andrew Hazelton, Brookeborough, and Geoff Connell, Agrihand, to discuss the online training for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS).
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Liming to improve soil health and nutrient availability
With the wet start to 2024 following on from poor conditions throughout summer 2023 liming opportunities could have been limited on many farms.
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Muir seeks views on proposals aimed at protecting sharks and seabirds
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has said immediate action is needed to tackle the decline in top predators from the marine ecosystem.
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Devolved Ministers attend landmark New York Climate Week
Andrew Muir, Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for the Northern Ireland Executive, Gillian Martin Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy for the Scottish Government, and Huw Irranca-Davies Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs for the...
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Farmer sentenced at Antrim Court
Maurice Rainey (62), Church Road, Randalstown, Antrim was sentenced at Antrim Court on the 20 September 2024 of six charges of causing unnecessary suffering to bovine animals and one charge of failure to hold a carcase, that had not been slaughtered for human consumption, in...
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Minister Muir attends National Ploughing Championships
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has made his first official visit to the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, County Laois.
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Minister announces Rural Micro Capital Grant awards of £1.5million
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir MLA announced today that his Department’s 2024 Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme (RMCGS) has awarded just over £1.5million grant aid to 915 rural voluntary and community sector organisations.