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Last chance to apply for Beef and Sheep Technology Demonstration Farms
If you are interested in becoming a Beef and Sheep Technology Demonstration Farm you need to act now as the closing date for applications is Monday 14 October 2019 at 4pm.
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Whitecross farmer focuses on grass after joining Local Business Development Group
Mícheál Finnegan farms on a part-time basis in partnership with his father near Whitecross, County Armagh. He currently runs a herd of 35 spring calving Limousin X suckler cows which are now all bred via artificial insemination. Having completed a Level 2 in Agriculture through...
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September stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in September 2019:
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Dairy Conference 2019 – Unlock your herd’s potential
Successful dairy farmers adapt to meet challenges. One of the challenges currently facing dairy farmers is the need to reduce the use of antimicrobials in dairy production.
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Management notes for October 2019
Management Notes are prepared by staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). CAFRE is a College within the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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Invite to a ‘welly’ good careers evening
Hi my name is Joni and I currently work as a Packaging Technologist for Moy Park in Craigavon.
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DAERA announces no deal contingency plans to manage exports from the agri-food sector
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced its plan to manage the Export Health Certification needs of the agri-food sector if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
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Water management – is your farmyard fit for purpose?
As the days get shorter it is time to think of preparing farmyards for the winter time.
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DAERA working tirelessly with agri-food industry to prepare for Brexit says Chief Veterinary Officer Robert Huey
Northern Ireland’s bustling and thriving agri-food industry is a source of great pride for me and for us all. The fresh produce, our excellent animal welfare standards, the high quality of our food and the close co-operation between industry and government are, frankly, the envy...
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Equine apprentices @ CAFRE
The current group of CAFRE equine apprentices are gaining valuable experience from their employers who are supporting these young people by providing them with opportunities to develop new knowledge and skills.
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Discover your future at CAFRE
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) invites you to find out about courses and careers available in the agri-food and land-based sectors by attending an open day this October.
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DAERA confirms Direct Payments exchange rate and Young Farmers’ Payment rate
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the exchange rate to be used to calculate 2019 Direct Payments and the Young Farmers’ Payment rate.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for October 2019
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in October will be either:
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Jessica takes a tea break in her #whitewellies
I recently met with Jessica McCann, a Final Year Food Technology Degree student, during a tea break at Loughry Campus, CAFRE (College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise).
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Sexed semen in the dairy herd
Sexed semen technology has been constantly evolving over recent years - its use in Northern Ireland dairy herds has increased rapidly as a result.
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Drinking water compliance remains at a high level across NI
The safety and quality of drinking water in Northern Ireland remains high, according to a new report published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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Business Development Groups visit Donegal Sheep Farm
On Tuesday 17 September, members of two CAFRE Business Development Groups travelled from Claudy, to the farm of David & Linda McLaughlin in Shroove, Greencastle Co. Donegal.
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Fertility Theme Technology Demonstration Farms
To encourage a greater rate of technology adoption on farms in Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is seeking to establish a network of Technology Demonstration Farmers who will host visits and showcase the use of innovative technologies on their...
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Innovations in sustainable commercial free range egg production - applications are invited for study tour to England
A two day study tour will focus on the latest technologies being adopted for sustainable commercial free range egg production systems and visit farms that are using technologies to benefit the performance of their birds and improve the environment.
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Student bursary sponsorship at Greenmount Campus
The 2019-20 Higher Education bursary programme was recently launched at Greenmount Campus.