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Poots announces opening of £2million environment funding boost
A £2million Environmental Challenge Fund, launched by Environment Minister Edwin Poots last week, is now open for applications.
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Sellers permitted to return to livestock sales as COVID-19 restrictions are gradually eased
Following recent announcements and guidance from the NI Executive in relation to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, the Livestock Market Stakeholder group have met to discuss and review the protocol put in place to ensure the safety of all who attend and work at livestock...
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Poots launches Tranche 5 EFS (Higher)
DAERA Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, has announced that the Higher Level of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Tranche 5 will open for applications from today.
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Act responsibly and remain vigilant to wildfires
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) are asking farmers, land managers and the public for their help during the current dry weather spell.
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CAFRE raises over £1,400 for Air Ambulance NI
Second year students at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Enniskillen Campus, studying City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma are required to organise an equine event as part of their course. The students spotted a niche to organise a...
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Minister Poots announces £3.45million support scheme for Glenelly farmers
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced a £3.45million Support Scheme for farmers impacted by flooding in the North West in August 2017.
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Do you have an early season feed gap?
Grazing deficits are being reported on many dairy farms in Northern Ireland, as persistent cold temperatures and low rainfall challenge growing conditions.
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Poots announces £336,000 support scheme for Lough Neagh fishermen
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced a funding package of £336,000 to support fishing vessels operating in the Lough Neagh eel and scale fishery, in recognition of reduced market demand due to Covid-19 in 2020.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for May 2021
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in May 2021 will be either:
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Catching up on spring grazing
Recent research suggests that an extra 1 tonne of utilised grass (dry matter per hectare) will deliver an increase in net margin of £160 on beef and sheep farms.
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Poots signals support for local potato sector
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA, has signalled the introduction of a financial support package for the potato growers impacted by a reduction in demand from the hospitality and food service sector for processing potatoes in the past 7 months due to Covid-19 lockdown measures.
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Farm performance in 2019/20
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the booklet 'Northern Ireland Farm Performance Indicators 2019/20’.
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Poots gallops to support rural micro businesses
Rural Affairs Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, recently visited two County Down businesses that received grant funding totalling almost £50,000 from DAERA’s pilot Rural Micro Business Growth Scheme.
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Minister Poots sees the woods through the trees at Castlewellan Arboretum
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA, recently visited Castlewellan Forest Park to view the progress of work underway in the Bothy Yard and Arboretum with grant funding of £500,000, awarded to Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC), from the Rural Tourism Scheme of DAERA’s...
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Poots: Planting for our Future
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, recently visited a new large woodland creation project near Stranocum in North Antrim, which is funded by almost £450,000 from his Department.
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New rural funding scheme brings boost for economy and environment - Poots
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots recently handed over the first grant offer from a new major rural funding scheme to help create employment, protect the environment and support volunteer posts.
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Celebrating Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week with Pritchitts Lakeland Dairies and CAFRE’s Loughry Campus
Northern Ireland Apprenticeship week runs from 26 April to 2 May 2021 and is a time to celebrate the broad range of apprenticeships available in Northern Ireland and the contribution they make to people, businesses, communities and our economy.
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Wildfires cause devastating damage says Poots during visit to Mournes
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has visited the Mourne Mountains to thank the first responders battling an extensive wildfire in the area.
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Poots and Dodds announce review into future of agri-food sector
An independent strategic review into the future of the agri-food sector here has been announced by Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA and Economy Minister Diane Dodds MLA.
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Minister Poots makes a splash at Newcastle YMCA
Rural Affairs Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, has visited Greenhill YMCA in Newcastle to see how £500,000 of funding has helped to construct a new community hub.