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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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Drought management on beef and sheep farms
So far during 2018 we have had a late, cold spring followed by excellent growing conditions for many and since June a prolonged dry spell which has hampered grass growth in many areas.
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Taking the pressure of soils
The Sustainable Soil Management events are the latest in a series of Farm Family Key Skills (FFKS) workshops for farmers, farm family members and employees.
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DAERA announces extension to appointments to the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC)
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced a six month extension to the term of appointment of three members of the Livestock Meat Commission to 30 December 2018.
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Soil health in Northern Ireland – DAERA funded AFBI research
‘Soil Health’ is a relatively new term that is being discussed more and more by farmers, growers, agronomists and researchers.
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June stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in June 2018:
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From the Scullery to the Shop
Based in Belfast, SculleryMade owner, Caoimhe Nic An tSaoir, identified an opportunity to combine the flavours of malted barley within their own black pudding recipe.
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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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Farm Family First Aid Awareness
Research by the Farm Safety Partnership suggests that as many as 100 accidents per month happen on Northern Ireland farms which require some form of medical attention. In spring 2018, CAFRE in conjunction with NFU Mutual launched Farm Family First Aid Awareness training. This training...
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DAERA urges businesses, farmers and councils to use water wisely
With the current spell of warm and dry weather continuing, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has urged businesses, councils and farmers to use water wisely and be aware of regulations for drawing water from source.
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Forest Expansion Scheme opens
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced the opening of the latest phase of the Forest Expansion Scheme.
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Healthy soil, healthy crops, healthy environment
Creating a healthy soil can not only mean healthy crops but a healthy bank balance and healthy environment.
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DAERA announces free soil sampling opportunity for Farmers in parts of Fermanagh and Tyrone
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced that farmers in the Colebrook and Strule Sub Catchments (as indicated on the Annexed Map) are being offered the opportunity to avail of a free soil sampling and analysis initiative.
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DAERA continues to urge the public to help prevent wildfires
As the dry weather continues, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is once again advising visitors to rural areas as well as residents to be vigilant for wildfires.
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Management Notes for July 2018
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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Essential to look after our waterways in summer heat
With a hose pipe ban in place and forecasters predicting the hot weather is set to continue farmers are being asked to help protect our waterways from pollution.
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Dealing with high temperatures and poor grass growth on livestock farms - CAFRE Knowledge Advisory Service
The current spell of hot weather is posing challenges for farmers and livestock.
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CAFRE Level II Agricultural Business Operations Course Open for Applications
The CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations (Level II Certificate) Course is open for 2018/19 applications.
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What is a Healthy Soil?
A healthy soil is essential to ensure both high grass and crop yields and allow environmental protection through carbon sequestration.
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Paddocks essential to John this summer
John Conlon runs a 55 cow pedigree Hereford and Aberdeen Angus herd outside Markethill, Co Armagh.