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Avian Influenza confirmed in a wild bird in Co Armagh
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs today confirmed that a wild greylag goose, found in Lurgan Park, Co Armagh, has tested positive for H5N6 Avian Influenza.
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NIEA investigating major fish kill in Armagh
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) is currently investigating a major fish kill on the River Callan in Armagh City.
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DAERA highlights benefits of registering calves by phone
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has urged farmers to consider registering their calf births by telephone.
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Golden jubilee celebrations at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus
The College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Enniskillen Campus is celebrating its 50th anniversary at Levaghy Enniskillen.
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Northern Ireland greenhouse gas inventory 1990-2016 statistical bulletin released
A statistical bulletin on greenhouse gas emissions for Northern Ireland during the period 1990-2016 has been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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Integrated pest management of aphids in potato crops
One critical factor in the production of high quality seed potatoes is the prevention of the spread of virus in the crop.
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Bluegrass Feeds provide bursary to reward success at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus
Lauren Gilchrist from Castlederg is a first year student studying on the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horse Management programme at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus.
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Statistical news release - 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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Management Notes for June 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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Ballylisk Dairies is the cream cheese of County Armagh
Dean Wright operates a successful dairy farm in Ballylisk, Portadown, which has been in his family since 1820.
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US-Ireland research funding programme now open
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is inviting research institutions in Northern Ireland to apply for funding to participate in joint projects with the United States and the Republic of Ireland that will benefit the local agri-food sector.
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Environmental projects set to benefit from multi-million pound scheme
Environmental projects across Northern Ireland are set to benefit from millions of pounds thanks to the latest round of funding from the carrier bag levy.
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The cows will have to WEIGHT at home while Abigail hopes to MOOve mountains in Calgary
Abigail McLean from Straid, Ballyclare lives on her family farm where the main enterprise is a 90 Pedigree Dairy Holstein Friesian herd.
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May stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in May 2018:
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Brucellosis Compensation Rates for June 2018
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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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.
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NIEA reveals illegal fly-tipping costs
The illegal dumping of waste is the biggest environmental concern for households in Northern Ireland according to the latest statistics from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA).
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CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations (Level II) Course is now open for 2018/19 applications
The CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations (Level II Certificate) Course is now open for 2018/19 applications.
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New Phytosanitary Certificate System Goes Live
DAERA’s Plant Health Inspection Branch (PHIB) have upgraded their Phytosanitary Certificate System.
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How successful was your lambing?
For the majority of farmers lambing is over and for those who lamb earlier it may seem like a distant memory. However, now is the most appropriate time to assess performance of lambing and highlight areas that may need to be addressed as it’s all...