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Minister launches Environmental Engagement Index for Northern Ireland
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots has announced the launch of the Environmental Engagement Index for Northern Ireland.
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Closing date for applications for Dairy Technology Demonstration Farms is fast approaching
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is currently establishing a network of Technology Demonstration Farms [TDFs] and the next application window for Dairy farms while currently open is about to close soon.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for January 2021
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in January 2021 will be either:
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A New Year and a New Diet?
At this time of the year, many of us make New Year’s resolutions to eat healthily by making better food choices. The Food Technologists at CAFRE’s Loughry Campus have wide-ranging practical knowledge when it comes to converting everyday products into healthier options.
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Inter-Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (IMG EFRA) 07 December 2020
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA participated in the December meeting of the Inter Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (IMG EFRA)
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Disease control measures in place after Avian Influenza detected in commercial flock
Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) Dr Robert Huey has initiated disease control measures following suspicion of notifiable avian influenza at a commercial holding in County Antrim.
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How farm businesses can use online platforms as a marketing tool
Covid-19 has effected everyone this year and those involved in the agriculture sector are no different.
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New Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (NIFHA) Board Appointments
DAERA Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, has announced the appointment of a new Chair and four new Members to the Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (NIFHA)
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DAERA invites businesses to take part in a new January EU Exit awareness event
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is encouraging agri-food businesses and traders to take part in the Department’s next online EU Exit event aimed at providing information and guidance to help businesses navigate the changes following the UK’s exit from the EU.
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DAERA invites businesses to take part in a new January EU Exit awareness event
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is encouraging agri-food businesses and traders to take part in the Department’s next online EU Exit event aimed at providing information and guidance to help businesses navigate the changes following the UK’s exit from the EU.
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Livestock markets remain open but with access restricted
Following recent announcements and guidance from the NI Executive in relation to new measures to restrict the spread of COVID-19, the Livestock Market Stakeholder group have met to discuss and review the protocol that is in place to ensure the safety of all who attend...
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Final results of the June Agricultural Census 2020
The final results of the June 2020 Agricultural Census have been released today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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Virtual Arable Conference
As with many events this year the annual arable conference held by CAFRE, UAS and UFU will be moving online due to the current Covid situation.
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Dairy farmers- Know your limits
The Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) is designed to protect surface waters and ground waters from pollution by agricultural nutrients.
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CAFRE provides online learning for the food industry
Food Technologists at the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Loughry Campus have continued to deliver training to the food industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Business Development Groups go digital
The current pandemic has made every aspect of life challenging over the last 8 months. For the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Business Development Group members and their group facilitators, it has forced us to rethink how we can continue to communicate...
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NI pet owners must take urgent action when travelling from Great Britain to Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland (NI) pet owners should urgently prepare for changes to pet travel from Great Britain (GB) at the end of the transition period, following an announcement yesterday by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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Agri-food research funding programme now open for applications
A joint DAERA/DAFM research funding programme is now open for applications from public performing research institutions in NI to participate in joint projects with the Republic of Ireland that will benefit the local agri-food sector.
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£292.7m issued in Direct Payments
More than 99% of farmers in Northern Ireland have received their full Direct Payment for 2020, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced.
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Avian Influenza housing order to come into force
New housing measures are to be introduced as part of the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone in Northern Ireland (NI) from 23 December, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced.