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Consultation on new UK Geographical Indications (GI) Scheme now open
The Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is encouraging Northern Ireland stakeholders to respond to a UK-wide consultation on a new UK Geographical Indications scheme to be in place after we leave the European Union.
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September stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in September 2018:
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DAERA announces £362,635 for two new agri-food research projects
The Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that two research institutions in Northern Ireland, AFBI and Ulster University are to benefit from £362,635 of new funding awarded through the DAERA/DAFM 2017 Competitive Research Call.
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DAERA announces 70% rate for advance CAP payments for 2018
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today announced that the rate of advance CAP payments for 2018 will increase from 50% to 70% of claim value.
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DAERA announces £750,000 for agri-food research
The Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today announced that £750,000 of new funding has been awarded to three agri-food research projects.
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Farm Family Key Skills providing lifesaving skills for Farm Families
Since March 2018 over 500 farm family members and farm employees throughout Northern Ireland have attended First Aid Awareness training provided by CAFRE.
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Management Notes for October 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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Results of migrant labour survey completed for the NI agricultural sector
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has released the report, ‘Migrant Labour in NI Agriculture’. The Migrant Labour in NI Agriculture report presents survey results for the agricultural sector on migrant labour including non-seasonal and seasonal workers plus country of origin information. The...
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‘Learning by doing’ on show at Loughry’s open day
Fresher’s Week took on a whole new meaning for students at CAFRE’s Loughry Campus, with a focus on hands-on learning as a way of getting to know each other.
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Brucellosis Compensation Rates for October 2018
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in October will be either:
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Enniskillen Campus welcomes new students
Another academic year has started at CAFRE’s Enniskillen Campus with new students eager to take their first steps on the road to a career in the equine sector.
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Time running out to have your say on Future Agricultural Policy Framework
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today reminded stakeholders yet to contribute their views on the 'Future Agricultural Policy Framework’ document that the closing date is October 10.
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DAERA confirms Direct Payments exchange rate and Young Farmers’ Payment rate
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced the exchange rate to be used to calculate 2018 Direct Payments and the Young Farmers’ Payment.
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Loughry students USA bound!
Each year CAFRE students are given the opportunity to compete for a place to study in the USA as part of their degree studies.
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Northern Ireland Water Framework Directive Statistics 2018 released
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today published the Northern Ireland Water Framework Directive Statistics 2018 Update.
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Non-executive board members appointed to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and its agencies
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has agreed the appointment of three Non-Executive Members (NEMs) to the Departmental Board, Northern Ireland Environment Agency Board and Forest Service Boards, as follows:
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Chief Vet calls for vigilance after Bluetongue detected in cattle imported to GB
Farmers in Northern Ireland must remain vigilant for signs of the Bluetongue virus after it was detected in two cattle imported from France into Great Britain by stringent post-import checks.
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DAERA showcases student research at symposium
Postgraduate students funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) had the opportunity to present their research on various topics at a symposium event in Belfast.
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Farmers urged to maintain good biosecurity as African Swine Fever detected in Belgium
The Belgian Authorities have reported two cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) in wild boar close to the border with France. ASF has been spreading in Eastern Europe since it first entered the European Union (EU) in 2014.
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Student bursary sponsorship on the rise at Greenmount Campus
The 2018-19 Higher Education bursary programme was recently launched at Greenmount Campus with over £24,000 available.