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The technology of the sheep dog
Looking around a farm at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) there are pieces of equipment we wonder how we ever did without, i.e. a quad, a telehandler, a digger, a pair of vice grips to name a few, but a well-trained...
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DAERA publishes Rural Needs Annual Monitoring Report 2021 – 2022
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today published the fifth Rural Needs Annual Monitoring Report.
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November stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in November 2022:
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Avian Influenza Surveillance Zones lifted
Chief Veterinary Officer for Northern Ireland, Dr. Robert Huey, has announced that the Avian Influenza Surveillance Zones in County Fermanagh have now been lifted and movement restrictions removed.
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Applications are open for Farrier Upskilling at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus
The College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) provides equine businesses with technical support and training opportunities to develop skills and competences.
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DAERA publishes Farm Business Data 2022
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced publication of the ‘Farm Business Data 2022’ farm planning handbook.
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DAERA’s Postgraduate Research Programme open again for 2023
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is encouraging students to apply for its annual Postgraduate Studentships Competition.
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29 pups rescued at Belfast Port
Almost 30 pups have been rescued at Belfast Port as part of a multi-agency crackdown against illegal puppy trafficking and Christmas puppy sales.
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Important changes if you use pesticides
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has advised you must register your business details by 31 December 2022 if you use pesticides as part of your work activity.
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Improving labour efficiency in calf rearing through innovative calf feeding and housing systems
Applications are invited for this study tour to the Northern Germany region.
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Preparing for the winter season
“The weather has dipped into a cold spell.” says Kieran McCartan, CAFRE Agri-adviser. He continues: “This winter now plan for all eventualities, including freezing conditions resulting in frozen and burst pipes, snow and ice can result in problems in getting deliveries in or collections out...
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CAFRE Technology Demonstration Farmers meet face-to-face for the first time
Technology Demonstration Farms (TDFs) provide a network of local farms which allow other farmers the opportunity to see new technology and innovations which they could adopt on their own farms.
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High air pollution in Northern Ireland
Following on from Sunday’s High Pollution episode, localised high and moderate levels of air pollution from particulate matter are once again being experienced in North West Northern Ireland. Met Office forecast indicates that the weather situation is unlikely to change significantly until the weekend which...
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High air pollution in Northern Ireland
Localised high and moderate levels of air pollution from particulate matter, are currently experienced in North West Northern Ireland. The weather situation is unlikely to change significantly over the next 24 hours which may cause this pollution to persist.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for December 2022
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in December 2022 will be either:
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Bird keepers reminded to keep their flocks indoors
All bird keepers in Northern Ireland are reminded of the need to keep their birds and poultry housed, as part of the ongoing bid to combat the growing threat of avian flu in Northern Ireland.
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Reducing antibiotic use on dairy farms
Applications are invited for this study tour to the Midlands of England.
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Northern Ireland’s Bathing Waters show overall improvement in 2022
The 2022 Bathing Water Compliance report shows the highest ever number of Northern Ireland’s bathing waters have met the best possible standard of ‘Excellent’
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Practical opportunities for Degree students at Enniskillen Campus
My name is Emma English and I’m in second year on the Honour’s Degree course at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Enniskillen Campus.
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Veterinary Nursing Graduation at Greenmount Campus
Friday 2 December marked the end of the year of 2022 graduations at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). The college welcomed past students and their families to a winter graduation at Greenmount Campus, Antrim to celebrate the achievements of Veterinary Nursing...