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DAERA Minister previews Balmoral Show
Andrew Muir has previewed the 155th Balmoral Show for the first time as Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister ahead of the doors opening to the public for four fun-filled days of food, entertainment, livestock, competitions and ice cream!
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Muir opens £3million Peatland Challenge Fund Competition
A new £3million fund to help protect our peatlands has been launched by Environment Minister Andrew Muir.
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Minister praises work of NI Agri-Rural Health Forum
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir today commended what he described as the trailblazing work of the Northern Ireland Agri-Rural Health Forum to help promote better health and well-being amongst those living and working in the agri-rural industry.
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NI’s Chief Vet urges vigilance on Bluetongue virus
The Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) for Northern Ireland (NI) has urged farmers to be vigilant following the latest risk assessment of bluetongue virus entering Great Britain, published by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
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Minister Muir sets out his priorities for the agri-food sector
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has outlined his vision for an economically and environmentally sustainable agri-food sector in Northern Ireland.
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DAERA at Balmoral Show
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) stand at the 2024 Balmoral Show promises to be one to remember for the 110,000 people visiting the four-day event.
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Equine weight tapes demonstration at Balmoral Show
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) equine staff will be focusing on effectively managing horse weights at this year’s Balmoral Show.
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CAFRE Food students attend Formal
The academic year is quickly coming to a close at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE).
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Vital role of grass in achieving BCR Scheme targets
Analysis from CAFRE benchmarking clearly show that farmers can finish beef animals well under the Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) scheme targets for age at slaughter and that maximising the use of grazed grass and high-quality silage has the most significant impact on potential profit.
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BSE case in Scotland will not impact Northern Ireland’s Negligible Risk status
Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has provided reassurance that the discovery of a case of classical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in Scotland will not impact Northern Ireland’s negligible risk status.
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Timber End Use Course at Balcas Enniskillen
Following on from the recent and very popular woodland event that looked at Hardwood Timber End Uses at Clarke Cunninghams sawmill, the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) are now pleased to be able to offer a further course for farmers interested in...
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GrowIn Competition inspires innovation at CAFRE
A staggering £5,000 prize pot was up for grabs at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) for students participating in the GrowIn – Growing Innovation Network competition.
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Deadline to submit 2024 Single Applications approaching
Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir is urging Farm Businesses who have not yet submitted their 2024 Single applications to take action before midnight on 15 May.
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Firm investment in CAFRE students
CAFRE is delighted to announce the overall total of the Industry Bursary and Scholarship awards presented to Higher Education students for the 2023-2024 academic year stands at an impressive £90,000.
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CAFRE celebrates National Hedgerow Week, 6th – 12th May
Monday 6 May marks the beginning of National Hedgerow Week - a week to highlight and celebrate all the benefits a hedgerow can provide for you and your farm. Have you ever taken a moment to think about the benefits a hedgerow can provide?
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Minister takes action on single use vapes
Northern Ireland is set to ban the sale and supply of single use vapes by April 2025, in a bid to stop five million single use vapes being thrown away or littered every week across the UK.
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DAERA Minister meets with the Climate Change Committee
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir met with the Interim Chair and Acting CEO of UK Climate Change Committee, (CCC) during their visit to Belfast.
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Opportunities for Employment in Agriculture showcased at CAFRE
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) hosted its third annual ‘Opportunities for Employment in Agriculture’ event on Friday 19 April at Greenmount Campus, Antrim.
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CAFRE Management Tips - Late Spring 2024 advice
Slurry tanks on many farms remain full following the prolonged wet spell. Spreading should begin as grass cover is removed from fields either through grazing or a silage cut.
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The Value of Grass after a late Spring
By Dr Jane Sayers, CAFRE Dairying Development Adviser, Omagh