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Brucellosis compensation rates for November 2019
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in November will be either:
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Using BovIS to make informed breeding and marketing decisions on Fermanagh suckler farm
A Business Development Group meeting highlighting the benefits of using BovIS (Bovine Information System) for suckler farmers was recently hosted by David Henderson at Tamlaght, Co Fermanagh. David, together with son Neil and wife Iris, run a 90 cow spring calving suckler herd and 50...
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Five steps to improve your soil fertility for 2020
There is often the temptation to purchase the same chemical fertiliser annually that has been historically used on farm. However, without understanding our soils fertility many local farmers may be needlessly spending extra money on compound fertilisers that are not required.
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Exploring Food Vulnerability with Tayto
In the dynamic world of food production, food security is of paramount importance. Pivotal production staff from Tandragee’s Tayto production facility, recently updated their knowledge on food security through attending CAFRE’s ‘Exploring Food Vulnerability’ programme.
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CAFRE launch further series of workshops on responsible use of Antimicrobials on dairy farms
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has announced that a further series of workshops on the ‘Responsible use of Antimicrobials on the Dairy Farm’ will begin in November 2019.
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Extension of the term of Independent Member of the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB)
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has announced a six month extension to the term of appointment of Patricia O’Callaghan, Independent Member of the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB), to 31 March 2020.
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Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics released
Provisional Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics for April to July 2019 have been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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CAFRE students run special charity night for Enniskillen Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)
All roads will lead to CAFRE Enniskillen Campus on Thursday 14 November 2019, for a demonstration night with two top riders Yvette Truesdale and Peter Smyth.
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Carbon intensity indicators published
Northern Ireland carbon intensity indicators 2019 are now available.
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Household recycling rates hit all-time high
Households here are recycling and composting more waste material than ever before, according to the latest statistics.
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Congratulations to Trevor Alcorn – Farmers Weekly Livestock Adviser 2019
Trevor Alcorn, a CAFRE Dairying Development Advisor, based at the DAERA Direct Omagh office, was nominated for this award by members of his Business Development Groups.
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New report on state of our seas is the most comprehensive of its kind says environment chief
A new report into the state of our seas is the most comprehensive assessment of its kind according to environment chief David Small.
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‘Unlocking’ heifer calf potential through metabolic programming
One of the Keynote Speakers at the CAFRE, Dairy UK and UFU Dairy Conference ‘Unlock your herd’s potential’ will be Dr. Leonel Leal, Ruminant Researcher at Trouw Nutrition R & D Netherlands.
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First Aid for Farm Families launched for 2019-20
By popular demand CAFRE has just relaunched Farm Family First Aid Awareness training for 2019/20.
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NI beef industry gains access to £230 million Chinese market
The Northern Ireland beef industry has received final approval to begin exporting to China, a market which is worth £230 million in the first five years, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced.
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Advance Direct Payments to commence
Advance Direct Payments to farm businesses will begin to issue on Wednesday 16 October 2019, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced.
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Top tips for managing your EFS agreement and claim
With Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) inspections already under way, DAERA is urging all agreement holders to make sure they are keeping to their EFS agreement and that that their EFS claim on the Single Application form is still accurate. This will help to speed up...
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Unlock your herd’s potential – Dairy Conference 2019
Speaker Introduction - Lloyd Holterman, Rosy Lane Holsteins, Wisconsin, USA.
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Introduction to Gamekeeping course
CAFRE’s Introduction to Gamekeeping course will commence on 25 October with a session on the role of gundogs and management of the hill farm.
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DAERA commits £650,000 for outdoor recreation projects
DAERA has announced the commitment of £650,000 for projects to make it easier for people to connect with the natural environment.