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Stitching-in clover to your existing grass sward
The incorporation of clover into existing grass swards can result in improvements in animal performance, profitability and reduced greenhouse gases (GHG) – all drivers for long-term sustainability.
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Management Notes for September 2020
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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Points to consider when buying store lambs this autumn
Excellent growing conditions through late August resulted in surplus grass supplies on many farms. Indeed with challenging ground conditions resulting in some cattle being rehoused farmers may consider purchasing store lambs.
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Minister Poots announces the opening of the £21.4m Covid-19 Support Schemes
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced the opening of the first Covid-19 Support Schemes from Monday 7 September, the most comprehensive and extensive package in the UK and EU.
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Stating the case for reseeding with white clover this autumn
With the reseeding season upon us once again, a recurring question posed within the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Business Development Groups (BDG) is ‘should I include white clover within my grazing mix?’
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CAFRE Equine Apprentice can ‘earn and learn’ by taking British Horse Society Exams
CAFRE is offering young people an opportunity to ‘earn as you learn’ through the ApprenticeshipsNI programme.
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Managing suckler calves at weaning is now a top priority
As we approach the back end of the grazing season on suckler farms the weaning of calves will soon become a top priority.
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Tranche 4 of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Wider closes on Friday 11 September 2020
The application period for Tranche 4 of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Wider closes at midnight on Friday 11 September 2020.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for September 2020
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in September will be either:
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CAFRE to host agroforestry Environmental Farming Scheme Webinar
The latest tranche of the Environmental Framing Scheme (EFS) is now open for applications and included amongst the latest funding stream is agroforestry – or put simply ‘farming with trees’.
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Trailing shoes can reduce chemical fertiliser use and smell
Research has indicated that grass yields can be increased up to 25 per cent by the use of a trailing shoe as opposed to the use of splash plates when spreading slurry and is therefore definitely worth investigating as an effective method of reducing the...
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Northern Ireland Carrier Bag Levy Annual Statistics 2019/20 released
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has published the Northern Ireland carrier bag levy annual statistics for 2019/20.
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Northern Ireland Water Framework Directive Lake Quality Update 2020 statistics released
Northern Ireland Water Framework Directive Lake Quality Update statistics for 2020 have been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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Improving cubicle comfort for cattle
The next month represents the last chance to make any changes before the winter to improve cubicle comfort for cattle.
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Part-time Level 2 Horse Care qualification offered by CAFRE
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is offering the 1st 4 Sport, accredited Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horse Care course beginning in autumn 2020.
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CAFRE to deliver an online Meat Technology Skills Programme
An online meat technology skills programme will be available from the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in September 2020.
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Star-gazers’ dream project almost complete
An out-of-this-world project is nearing completion and will make Northern Ireland a world-class destination for constellation and planet seekers from around the globe.
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Profit from improving animal health and welfare
Recent years have seen increasing consumer interest and retailer focus on animal welfare within food production systems. Indeed, the maintenance of high UK standards is potentially a significant factor in future international trade negotiations.
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CAFRE to host EFS Wider Information Event
With the opening of the fourth tranche of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Wider level on August 17, the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) will be running an online event to give those interested in applying further information on the scheme.
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Improve water quality by applying for EFS
Do you know you can apply for grant support through the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) to protect watercourses on your farm?