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DAERA invites dairy farmers to the Netherlands to view methods for reducing ammonia
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is offering 16 dairy farmers the opportunity to travel to the Netherlands to learn about innovative ways to reduce ammonia emissions.
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Deadline to transfer Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) entitlements looms
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has reminded farmers that the deadline to complete a transfer of entitlements for the 2019 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) is 02 May 2019. Don’t Delay!!
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Focusing on maternal characteristics in Tyrone Business Development Group
Nigel Kee runs a mixed sheep and beef farm along with his family near Douglas Bridge, Co Tyrone. He is an active member of two local suckler beef and sheep Business Development Group’s (BDG’s).
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Linking production with the environment
Stephen Chambers farms the family farm near Annahilt in County Down. He keeps a herd of Limousin cross suckler cows and produces Aberdeen Angus calves with all calves finished as beef.
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The Aga Khan Studs award a bursary to a CAFRE equine student
Megan McOuat, a final year Foundation Degree in Equine Management student, was the successful recipient of The Aga Khan Studs bursary awarded as part of the Careers Day at Enniskillen Campus.
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Air pollution forecast for Northern Ireland
Widespread moderate air pollution is forecast today across Northern Ireland which will persist until Sunday.
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Check eligibility before claiming Basic Payment in 2019
It is often very difficult for DAERA to determine from satellite imagery whether bogland and areas covered with heather and rush are eligible and are being managed.
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Agriculture students demonstrate their food enterprise skills
BSc (honours) Agricultural Technology students impressed industry judges with food products ranging from BBQ pulled duck sliders to A2 strawberry milkshake to oven baked fruit bites and a host of innovative food products at their recent Supply Chain presentations.
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Draperstown Suckler Business Development Group discuss the importance of herd fertility
The Draperstown Suckler Group met recently at Mulligans Moneynenagh to discuss the importance of good herd fertility management on overall farm profitability.
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EFS Higher opens Monday 15 April
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that the Higher Level of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS (H)) will open for applications on Monday 15 April 2019.
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Quarry water is a stone-cold killer. Stay out. Stay alive.
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has warned the general public of the dangers of swimming in disused quarries.
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Managing your Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) entitlements
Entitlements are what farm businesses use to claim BPS each year by activating an equivalent number of eligible hectares in the online Single Application.
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CAFRE horticulture students help prepare Hillsborough gardens for grand re-opening
Imagine Callum Burnside’s surprise when he met Prince Charles in the Walled Garden at Hillsborough Castle.
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DAERA to prosecute BVD offenders
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced plans to take enforcement action against herd keepers who breach the testing requirements of the 2016 BVD Order.
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Management notes for April 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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Lambing well under way at CAFRE’s Hill Farm Development Centre
Lambing at CAFRE’s Hill Farm Development Centre, Glenwherry is now well under way.
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Payment claims for EFS must be made on Single Application
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has reminded farmers who have an Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) agreement that they must submit their claim for payment on the online 2019 Single Application.
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March stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in March 2019:
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Racing ahead at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus
Recently instructors from RACE (Racing Academy and Centre of Education) visited CAFRE to help students improve their riding skills on racehorses.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for April 2019
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in April will be either: