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Farmer convicted for offences under The Nutrient Action Programme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019
Mr Brian McCartney (65), Deerpark Road, Bellaghy, Magherafelt, pleaded guilty yesterday and was fined a total of £2,000 plus £15 Offenders Levy at Magherafelt Magistrates’ Court, sitting in Londonderry for offences under the Nutrient Action Programme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019.
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Soil Structure – protecting your best asset
Soil compaction has become a significant problem on livestock farms, due to the above average rainfall of the past year. In this article College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Advisers will highlight various options to repair soil structure and damaged swards, encouraging grass...
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Greenmount Association host 40 and 60 year reunion
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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Muir meets key stakeholders following launch of 37-point action plan
Following the launch of The Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has met with key stakeholders on the shores of the lough.
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Next steps for XL Bully Dog owners
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir is urging owners of XL Bully type dogs to take action as he announces the exemption scheme for owners will open on 9 August 2024.
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DAERA seeks views on Review of the Schedule to the Rural Needs Act (NI) 2016
DAERA today launched a public consultation exercise to inform a review of the list of bodies and persons set out in the Schedule to the Rural Needs Act (NI) 2016.
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Muir welcomes Executive approval for Lough Neagh Report and 37-point Action Plan
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has described today’s approval by the NI Executive of the 37-point Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan as the first step on a journey towards the long term rehabilitation of water quality in the lough.
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Northern Ireland agricultural incomes in 2023
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the first (provisional) estimate for farm incomes in 2023. Revisions have been made to previous years.
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Substantial fall in farm incomes disappointing - Muir
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has described the substantial fall in farm incomes for 2023 as disappointing but a reflection of the fall in milk prices and the continued elevation of input costs.
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Minister Muir launches consultation on marine licensing fees
A consultation on a review of the fees paid for marine licences has been launched by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir.
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Crossmaglen man convicted at Newry court
Martin Conlon (61) of the Loughross Road, Crossmaglen was sentenced today at Newry Crown Court, sitting in Craigavon for waste offending and matters pertaining to an investigation conducted by a partner agency Her Majesties Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
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New XL Bully Dog safeguards now in force
Owners of XL Bully dogs are reminded that from today, the first stage of new legal safeguards are now in force.
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Farm walk on sheep farm that focuses on profit from pasture
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is hosting a series of farm walks that aim to demonstrate a range of grassland management and livestock technologies that are in place and their importance within profitable and sustainable beef and lamb production systems.
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Muir takes action on water quality and Lough Neagh
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has announced 20 actions his Department will take to improve water quality, address the challenges in Lough Neagh and tackle blue green algae (BGA).
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CAFRE to host profit from pasture event at Caledon
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) are hosting a series of farm walks that aim to highlight and showcase good grazing management, cow fertility and cattle performance to help maximise farm margins and reduce carbon emissions.
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Brucellosis Compensation Rates for July 2024
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in July 2024 will be either:
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Dungannon Company convicted of Pollution Offence at Omagh Magistrates’ Court
Joseph Barrett and Sons Limited, Eglish Road, Dungannon was convicted today and fined £2500 and given a £15 Offenders Levy at Omagh Magistrates' Court for a water pollution offence in respect of Article 7(1)(a) of the Water (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 as amended.
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Farmer convicted of farm effluent pollution at Omagh Magistrates’ Court
Mr David Kenwell (38), Killyliss Road, Fintona, pleaded guilty today and was fined £1,000 with a £15 Offenders Levy at Omagh Magistrates' Court for an offence in respect of Article 7(1)(a) of the Water (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 as amended.
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Success strikes again for CAFRE Landscape Gardening Teams
Landscape Gardening talent continues to shine for College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) student, Jacob Mercer and recent graduates Aimee Copeland and Anna McLoughlin.
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Teamwork driving on dairy farm efficiency
Alan and Amy Hamilton farm 105 hectares (ha) on the outskirts of Broughshane, County Antrim, in partnership with Alan’s parents James and Gwen.