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DAERA encourages farmers to complete the 2019 NI Agricultural Census
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that compiling data for the 2019 Agricultural Census is now underway.
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Management notes for June 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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Celebrating our oaks - Award winning photography exhibition at Belvoir Park Forest, Belfast
An outdoor exhibition of award winning photographs of the nation’s favourite trees will be displayed at Belvoir Park Forest, Belfast to 17 June 2019.
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Assessing silage swards in Co Fermanagh
Stephen McDonald runs a suckler herd producing weanling calves alongside a sheep enterprise on his farm near Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh.
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North Antrim Suckler Beef Business Development Group ‘Walk the Supply Chain’ at Dunbia
The North Antrim Suckler Beef Business Development Group recently visited Dunbia, Dungannon where they were welcomed and introduced to the plant by Ross McCormick who outlined the structure of the company and gave a comprehensive overview of the numbers of animals through the abattoir on...
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Digest of statistics for salmon and inland fisheries
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today published ‘Digest of statistics for salmon and inland fisheries in the DAERA jurisdiction’.
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Horse owners must remain vigilant to threat of EVA
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is urging local horse owners to remain alert to the ongoing threat of Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA).
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UK Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Payments
DAERA announce that information about UK Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) payments made to recipients of CAP subsidies for 2018 has been published on the CAP Payments website.
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OPA awareness event – Greenmount Hill Farm, Friday 14 June 2019
Ovine Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma (OPA) is a disease not widely known amongst sheep farmers across Northern Ireland.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for June 2019
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in June will be either:
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Technology Demonstration Farms for slurry management - Apply now!
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is currently establishing a network of Technology Demonstration Farms (TDFs) and applications are being invited from dairy farmers.
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Information for farmers on the changes to Nutrients Action Programme and new measures
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has produced an information note for farmers explaining the changes to the Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) for Northern Ireland 2019-2022.
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Northern Ireland Environmental Statistics Report released
The Northern Ireland Environmental Statistics Report has been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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Northern Ireland’s top environmental concerns revealed
Head of DAERA’s Environment, Marine and Fisheries Group, David Small, has welcomed the latest environmental statistics which show Northern Ireland’s household recycling rate has increased to over 48%, whilst landfill rates are the lowest ever recorded.
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Proper use of veterinary medicines – responsibilities of farmers
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) wishes to remind livestock farmers of their responsibilities in relation to the use of veterinary medicines on their farms.
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CAFRE trained landscaper gets golden experience at Chelsea Flower Show
CAFRE, Foundation Degree student in Horticulture, Reece McKay from Dromara, enthusiastically volunteered to help build The Gold Medal winning ‘Welcome to Yorkshire Garden’ at RHS Chelsea 2019.
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Technology Demonstration Farms for Feed Efficiency
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is currently establishing a network of Technology Demonstration Farms (TDFs) and applications are being invited from dairy farmers.
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Equine laminitis seminar
CAFRE is hosting an equine laminitis seminar on Friday 14 June at Enniskillen Campus.
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Construction gets under way of new play park facilities at Peatlands Park
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the construction of a new bespoke nature inspired play park at Peatlands Park, Dungannon.
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Collaboration and engagement key to facing challenges
The challenges facing the agriculture, trade and environment sectors over the next year can only be met through genuine engagement and collaboration.