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DAERA seeks views on the development of a new Northern Ireland Waste Management Strategy
Following the success of the last Waste Strategy Workshop held at CAFRE’s Greenmount Campus in September, DAERA is hosting a further workshop to help inform the development of a new Waste Management Strategy.
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Noise Complaint Statistics 2020-21 report released
The ‘Noise Complaint Statistics 2020-21’ report has been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics released
The 2021/22 Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management annual statistics report has been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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DAERA at the Winter Fair 2022
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) will attend this year’s RUAS annual Winter Fair and have a range of interactive stands on display.
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Winter Feeding – Dairy BDG members discuss measure to manage!
Recently a CAFRE dairy business development group (BDG) based in the east of the province met to discuss winter rations. Silage quality has been variable across the province, with some first cut forage on the low side for energy and others struggling with high NDF...
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Avian housing order introduced in NI
Mandatory housing measures for all kept birds and poultry are to come into force across Northern Ireland (NI) from midday on 28 November in a bid to combat the growing threat of avian flu.
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UK Nature Conservation Bodies highlight importance of nature recovery in securing a sustainable future ahead of COP15
The recovery of nature is vital to help address the threat posed by climate change and provide food and water security, our wellbeing, and our economy.
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CAFRE tool developed for EFS Irish Moiled Cattle option
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) have developed an online calculator to assist those applicants who claim for Irish Moiled Cattle in the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS).
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Improving efficiencies and technologies on upland and lowland grazing systems on Scottish sheep farms
Applications are invited for this study tour to the Loch Lomond region, Scotland.
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DAERA announces further financial support for local pig sector
A support scheme worth up to £1.6 million for local pig farmers has been announced by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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Discover Bursary and Scholarship Opportunities at CAFRE
Students at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) have welcomed the launch of the 2022-23 Student Bursary and Scholarship Programme.
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Forest Parks - Tell Us What You Think
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in partnership with local Councils and community partners have recently invested in enhancements of Forest Parks and Community Trails to encourage use of the Forests and improve the visitor experience.
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DAERA urges Environmental Farming Scheme applicants to complete their Claim Confirmation now
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is asking EFS agreement holders who started their agreement on 1 January 2022 to ensure they complete a Claim Confirmation this December.
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World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 18 to 24 November 2022
New global research reports that bacterial Anti-microbial Resistance (AMR) has become a leading cause of death worldwide and is killing about 3,500 people every day. If left unchecked deaths are expected to reach 10 million per year by 2050.
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Industry 4.0 Food Factory of the Future event at CAFRE
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), in partnership with the Northern Ireland Technology Centre (NITC) at Queen’s University Belfast, held an event to highlight how the principles of Advanced Manufacturing can benefit food processing businesses.
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CAFRE and UFU joint poultry conference to address market trends and energy costs
Consumer buying patterns, rising energy costs and avian influenza are just some of the topics to be addressed at a conference for the poultry industry.
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Avian Flu disease control restriction zones in place in Co Fermanagh
Disease control restriction zones have been put in place in County Fermanagh after the Republic of Ireland confirmed Avian Influenza H5N1 in samples from a commercial turkey flock in County Monaghan.
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Attend a Taster Day at Enniskillen Campus
Alex Gilheany, a first year student, from Co. Sligo, studying on the BSc (Hons) Degree in Equine Management invites you to get a taste for life at Enniskillen Campus on Friday 25 November 2022.
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CAFRE to host Greenmount Association 90th Anniversary Dinner Dance
The Greenmount Association, an organisation for present and former students and staff of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), has been in existence since 1932.
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County Tyrone CAFRE Dairy Technology Demonstration Farmer David Irwin has one of the best herds in the UK
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.