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Report on the Northern Ireland Food and Drinks Processing Sector
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has published its annual report, ‘Size and Performance of the Northern Ireland Food and Drinks Processing Sector, Subsector Statistics’.
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Loughry students have an ‘exc-eel-ent’ experience at Lough Neagh Eels!
An end of semester trip to Lough Neagh Eels proved to be an enjoyable day out for National Diploma Food Technology students from CAFRE. As part of their Meat Technology unit, where the students have learnt about various types of meat processing including red meat...
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Paddock grazing at 350m above sea level – Why not?
James McDonnell farms a few miles from the picturesque village of Glenarm on the Antrim coast. The farm carries 40 autumn calving suckler cows and 50 ewes. The suckler herd consists of mainly Saler x cows with 100 % Ai being used with predominantly Charolais...
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Scoping a new forestry plan for West Tyrone and East Fermanagh/East Tyrone forests and woodland
Forest Service open public engagement on forestry planning for West Tyrone and East Fermanagh/East Tyrone forests and woodland.
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Innovations in breeding technologies in beef production - Applications are invited for this study tour to Great Britain
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is offering beef farmers the opportunity to travel to Great Britain to learn about innovative beef breeding technologies. The study tour will visit centres in Wales and the midlands of England.
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Establishing wildflower margins to improve biodiversity
Damien McAllister and his father Eamon have a mixed beef and sheep farm just outside Portglenone, Co Antrim. They finish store lambs off grass and graze dry stock during the summer months and aim to feed only grass where possible. They also grow some forage...
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Emma ‘meats’ the challenge
CAFRE student Emma Donnelly, who is currently studying for a National Diploma in Food Technology at Loughry Campus, has had a busy summer so far. Emma successfully secured a 12 week placement with ABP Food Group which is one of Europe’s leading food processors, providing...
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CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations (Level II) course is open for 2019/20 applications
The CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations (Level II Certificate) course is open for 2019/20 applications.
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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 2019 have been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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Forest Expansion Scheme reopens for applications
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the opening of the fifth phase of the Forest Expansion Scheme and a revised Forest Protection Scheme to help woodland owners affected by Chalara ash dieback.
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Recent Business Development group meeting
A Business Development Group meeting was recently hosted by William Barton near Omagh in Co. Tyrone.
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CAFRE student is off to the right start at Rangers Lodge
CAFRE Enniskillen Campus student Grace Sinclair, from Bangor, is on work placement at Rangers Lodge as part of her Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management.
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DAERA reminds holidaymakers - don’t risk it, leave it behind
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today issued a reminder to holidaymakers travelling abroad not to bring any animal or plant products back into Northern Ireland.
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Management notes for July 2019
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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Check your grass is top class
Grass growth has been good this year but managing swards has been quite challenging.
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NI’s Chief Vet urges vigilance for signs of Bluetongue
Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Robert J Huey is urging local herd and flock keepers to remain vigilant for signs of Bluetongue and to follow the guidance to prevent its spread.
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June stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in June 2019:
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Environmental Farming Scheme integrates with sustainable farm management
Anita Kirkpatrick and her husband David Kelly farm in partnership with Anita’s brother Alexander near Brookeborough Co. Fermanagh. The business is a mixed beef and sheep farm consisting of Aberdeen Angus cross Limousin suckler cows, producing calves for the weanling market. They also run a...
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Performance of cattle bred at CAFRE’s Hill Farm Development Centre - June 2019
The CAFRE Hill Farm Development Centre, Glenwherry herd currently comprises of 100 spring calving suckler cows. The main focus at the CAFRE Hill Farm Development Centre is the integration of the livestock enterprises and environmental management. The farm is partially situated within the Antrim Hills...
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DAERA seeks views on potential options for BPS entitlement unit values post 2019
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is seeking the views of stakeholders on potential options for Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) entitlement unit values post 2019.