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Final results of the June Agricultural Census 2018
The final results of the June 2018 Agricultural Census have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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New system for buyers to register cattle by phone
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced an enhancement to the cattle registration telephony system that will allow cattle purchased at a livestock market to be confirmed into the buyer’s herd by phone.
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CAFRE goes to Coca-Cola
Loughry’s National Diploma programmes in food are a perfect combination of theory-based learning and practical based experience, ensuring students fully understand all aspects of food manufacture.
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October stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in October 2018:
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DAERA to begin issuing balance and full Direct Payments
Farm Businesses across Northern Ireland will begin to receive balance or full Direct Payments from Mon 03 December, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced.
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DAERA launches £900,000 Coastal Community Fund
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that Round 5 of the Coastal Communities Fund (CCF) in Northern Ireland is now open for applications.
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UFU Deputy President David Brown encourages farmers to attend important ‘Making Tax Digital’ seminar
Well over 450 farmers and other family members have attended the first four of the ongoing series of ‘Making Tax Digital’ seminars, including UFU Deputy President David Brown who attended the Enniskillen seminar.
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Greenmount Association Autumn Farm Walk – Wednesday 28 November 2018
The annual Greenmount Association Autumn Farm Walk takes place on Wednesday 28 November with a visit to Victor Turtles Drumrammer Holsteins in Ahoghill followed by a tour of Quad X and Blaney Agri.
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Walking the supply chain - Banbridge Sheep Business Development Group
The Banbridge Sheep Business Development Group (BDG) recently had a visit to Linden Foods, Dungannon to view the lamb slaughtering, dressing and grading process.
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Agricultural Technology students - EU study tour
Students on the second year of the BSc honours degree in Agricultural Technology delivered in partnership by CAFRE and Queen’s University Belfast, embraced the opportunity to travel to Belgium to experience European farm production systems and learn more about policy changes which will affect EU...
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CAFRE hosts ISH Young Breeders training day
Recently CAFRE Enniskillen Campus held a very successful training day as part of the ISH Young Breeders Programme.
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Industry bursaries for Loughry food degree students
The costs of Higher Education are often in the spotlight, but at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) there is positive news for food students.
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Hedges and hedgerow trees helping the farm to prosper
Perhaps last year’s harsh cold wet weather, this year’s wet spring along with a very hot dry summer illustrated the benefits to be had from our hedgerows for livestock.
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Excellent turnout for first ‘Making Tax Digital’ seminar
Over 150 farmers and family members turned out for the first of the ongoing series of ‘Making Tax Digital’ seminar at Loughry Campus.
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DAERA excels on Advance Direct Payments
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced that 97% of farm businesses in Northern Ireland have been paid an Advance Direct Payment. The payments were made to 23,278 farm businesses totalling £190million, and represent an increase on 2017 payments.
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Safe use of sheep dip - Courses available at CAFRE
Thinking about dipping your sheep this autumn? If so you will need a Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Sheep Dips.
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Management Notes for November 2018
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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‘Making Tax Digital’ business planning seminar coming to Loughry Campus
A number of Farm Family Key Skills (FFKS) seminars focusing on areas impacting on farm businesses have been organised by CAFRE in partnership with Rural Support.
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DAERA extends appointment of the Chairman of the Livestock and Meat Commission
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced a six month extension to the term of appointment of the Chairman of the Livestock Meat Commission (LMC).
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DAERA extends appointment to Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC)
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced a six month extension to the term of appointment of a member of the Livestock Meat Commission to 21 April 2019.