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CAFRE Foundation Degree students get a flavour of French farming and food
The Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Technology course at CAFRE’s Greenmount Campus now incorporates a European Study Tour for final year students.
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Golden Jubilee Celebrations commence at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus
In October 1967, Enniskillen Agricultural College opened its doors to 30 young men. Fifty years later, most of these former students returned to Enniskillen Campus which is now an integral part of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise.
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NIEA hosts new forum for Prosperity Agreement holders
The first forum for Prosperity Agreement holders was hosted recently by NIEA at Peatlands Park, near Dungannon.
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Advance CAP payments begin issuing
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that advance CAP payments began to issue from Monday 16 October 2017.
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September stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in September 2017:
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Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) awards bursary to a CAFRE equine student
Students at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus were recently awarded bursaries from various equine businesses and organisations. These organisations assist students directly by providing up to £1,000 and the students are chosen by submitting an assignment, a CV or attending an interview.
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Robotic Automation Conference at CAFRE – Loughry Campus
With concerns over the future supply of labour and the need for greater efficiencies, now is the time for the agri-food industry to consider greater levels of robotic automation. Why not come to CAFRE, Loughry Campus on 25 October 2017 to find out more?
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Horse Racing Ireland Bursary for CAFRE Equine Student
Students at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus were recently awarded bursaries from various equine businesses and organisations. These organisations assist students directly by providing up to £1,000 and the students are chosen by submitting an assignment, a CV or attending an interview.
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Advice for farmers preparing for the closed spreading period for slurry and farm yard manures
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today issued advice to farmers as the closed spreading period approaches.
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DAERA launches new text alert service for Avian Flu threat
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a new text alert service to inform bird keepers of any disease outbreaks.
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Greening Payment 2018 – Introduction of a ban of the use of Plant Protection Products on Nitrogen Fixing Crops and Fallow Land declared as Ecological Focus Area
The European Union has introduced a ban on the use of Plant Protection Products (PPPs) on nitrogen fixing crops and fallow land declared as Ecological Focus Area (EFA) for scheme year 2018. Further clarification is being sought as to whether the ban also applies to...
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Greenmount Association Annual Autumn Farm Walk - Fleming Agri Products
On Wednesday 25 October, the Greenmount Association will hold their annual autumn farm walk at Fleming Agri-Products, Newbuildings, Northern Ireland.
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Tractor driving courses for 13 to 15 year olds during Halloween break at CAFRE
The school Halloween break is just around the corner, and many young members of the family will still be helping out with the day to day tasks on the family farm. This will inevitably involve everyone working with, and around agricultural vehicles and the associated...
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Prepare for the closed spreading period for slurry and farm yard manures
Midnight on the 15 October marks the start of the closed period for spreading organic manure on farms. This may be unwelcome news to some farmers after a summer with wet ground conditions.
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So you want to become an SQP (Suitably Qualified Person)
An SQP is an animal medicine adviser, known by the legally defined term as a “Suitably Qualified Person”. An SQP must pass a set of exams to demonstrate their animal health knowledge and an understanding of the legal system.
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Greenmount Horticulture Students promote Conifer Week
It’s National Conifer Week and October is the best time to plant them.
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DAERA confirms increase in rate of advance CAP payments
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today confirmed that the rate of advance CAP payments will increase from 50% to 70% of claim value. The European Commission has approved an application from the Department to increase the rate of advance payments from...
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Deal of the Day for Loughry’s future graduates
The classrooms and corridors are buzzing with life as new students settle into college life at Loughry Campus, College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). So, it’s the perfect time to check out what we have to offer at our Open Day, on Tuesday...
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DAERA appoints South East Area FLAG to deliver £2.3m scheme for fishing communities
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has appointed the South East Area (SEA) Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) to prepare and deliver a £2.3 million local development strategy for local fishing communities.
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CAFRE support for healthy Rucksnacks
The focus on health and wellbeing continues to dominate the food sector with consumers demanding healthier and more nutritious product offerings.