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A slice of ‘American Pie’ for Claire!
Each year students from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) are given the opportunity to compete for an opportunity to study in the USA.
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CAFRE EFS event at Enniskillen Campus
CAFRE Enniskillen Campus will host a farm walk in connection with the opening of the Environmental Farming Scheme (Wider level).
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CAFRE Dry stone walling courses – 2019
CAFRE will hold two dry stone walling training events on Friday 6 September 2019 and Saturday 14 September 2019 (start time: 10.00 am) at CAFRE’s Greenmount Hill Farm, Glenwherry.
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CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations (Level II) Course - closing date for 2019/20 enrolments is approaching
The CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations (Level II) Course is currently open for enrolments and will close at 4:00pm on Saturday 24 August 2019.
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Dairy-4-Future Project – Exchange visit to Brittany
Dairy-4-Future is an exciting new €3.8 million Atlantic Interreg funded project aiming to improve the sustainability of dairy farming in the Atlantic regions of Europe.
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Environmental Farming Scheme – Wider Level opening for applications
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Wider Level will open for applications from Monday 19 August to 20 September 2019. Successful applicants will be offered a 5 year scheme agreement, which will start on...
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Jessica’s route to success
An interview with CAFRE student Jessica McCann (by Ron Gardiner)
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Upcoming courses from CAFRE Equine Industry Training
Level 3 Certificate in Horse Care & Management
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DAERA funding to connect people with nature
A new environment fund aimed at making it easier for people to connect with the natural environment has been launched today by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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Forest Service takes steps to improve import controls
DAERA Forest Service has introduced strengthened control measures for the import of oak trees.
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New requirements for soil sampling
What are the reasons for soil sampling?
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DAERA seeks views on Animal Health & Welfare
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today published a consultation document on a draft Northern Ireland Animal Health and Welfare Strategic Framework.
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Exporting Products of Animal Origin (POAO) to the EU in a ‘no-deal’ scenario
Food distributors intending to export Products of Animal Origin (POAO) to retail and catering businesses in the EU (incl Republic of Ireland) are being urged to engage with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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Management notes for August 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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Brucellosis compensation rates for August 2019
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in August will be either:
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Are you planning autumn reseeds?
With the summer weeks passing by quickly, preparations for autumn reseeds should be carried out as soon as possible to ensure there is enough time for good establishment of the new sward.
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Katie gallops ahead with equine training
CAFRE student Katie Willis is galloping ahead with preparation for her career in the equine industry.
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CAFRE part-time accredited equine course
The Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Horse Care and Management is an accredited Level 3 course aimed at participants wanting to gain a recognised qualification in horse care and management without having to attend college on a full time basis. The course will...
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The road to success for CAFRE’s Loughry students
CAFRE’s food students are not only celebrating their recent graduation, but are also looking forward to excellent employment success.
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Practical grass management
The Glarryford Suckler Beef Business Development Group recently visited the farm of Matthew Cunning, Glarryford.