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How to alleviate soil compaction on farm land
Soil compaction has become a significant problem on many farms with the typically wet Northern Irish climate and further exacerbated by the trend towards heavier machinery and more intensive grazing systems. This combined with a lack of maintenance of drainage systems has led to a...
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CAFRE – making plans for a return to campus life
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is well advanced in its preparations to resume face-to-face delivery of its education and knowledge transfer programmes whilst complying with government advice.
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Poots welcomes NI representation on Trade and Agriculture Commission
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has welcomed the announcement that NI will be represented on the new Trade and Agriculture Commission following the appointment of Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) Deputy President, Mr Victor Chestnutt.
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Wildfires cause lasting damage to local habitats – Poots
Environment minister Edwin Poots has again appealed for the public to not light fires when visiting the countryside. During a visit to Armoy, Minister Poots said: “The level of lasting damage caused to natural habitat and associated wildlife by wildfire is shocking and unnecessary.
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Poots praises dedication of Rural Support
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has praised the work of Rural Support after he met recently with new Rural Support CEO, Veronica Morris and Rural Support Chair, John Thompson.
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June stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in June 2020:
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Drainage – is it working for you?
Many drainage systems put in place in the period of capital grant schemes are still working effectively and with good maintenance they should still be working for at least another 15 – 20 years.
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A reminder of when hedge cutting is permitted
Hedgerows are a characteristic feature of our landscape and in Northern Ireland we have the highest density of field boundaries in the UK. They are an incredible asset to farms, attractive in the landscape and are an important part of our heritage. At this time...
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DAERA to reduce number of inspections for 2020 Basic Payment Scheme
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is to carry out a reduced number of inspections for the 2020 Basic Payment Scheme year, Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced.
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The Dairy-4-Future project sees pilot farmers meet on-farm and online
Dairy-4-Future is an EU Interreg funded project, with the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) one of eleven partners from the Atlantic region of Western Europe.
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Co Down communities ‘revitalised’ thanks to major DAERA investment
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA today visited two Co Down villages set to be revitalised by a major investment of £250,000 from his Department.
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Application deadline for CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations (Level II) Course is looming
The deadline to apply for the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Agricultural Business Operations Level II Certificate (2020-2021) is fast approaching.
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Stay SAFE, stay alert and stay alive’ – the message remains the same
One necessary by-product of the Covid-19 pandemic is that we have never had so many important messages regarding public health.
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Loughry Campus students benefit from strong links with the agri-food industry
Students on National Diploma courses at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Loughry Campus in Cookstown have been getting a great head start on their future careers in the Northern Ireland agri-food industry thanks to the College’s well established links with various...
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Management Notes for July 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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Poots encourages more recycling to help recovery from Covid-19
Environment Minster Edwin Poots MLA has encouraged households and businesses to recycle more as the Covid-19 pandemic has presented the waste sector with many challenges.
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Choose winter cereal varieties carefully
As harvest approaches, thoughts should be starting to turn to next seasons crops.
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Poots welcomes establishment of Trade and Agriculture Commission
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has welcomed the decision by International Trade Secretary Liz Truss to establish an independent Trade and Agriculture Commission to advise on post-Brexit agriculture trade policy.
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Advancing the breeding season and increasing production in early lambing flocks
A well-managed early lambing flock, with simple clearly defined targets, can perform at a high level and integrate very well with other enterprises on the farm.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for July 2020
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in July will be either: