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Water users urged to take precautions to avoid spread of crayfish plague
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs today urged water users, both recreational and commercial to take precautions when visiting the River Blackwater catchment in Co Tyrone.
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Healthier summer treats ahead
As summer draws to a close, Northern Ireland’s ice cream manufacturers are beginning to develop healthier versions of their closely guarded recipes.
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Equine Innovation Day at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) will host an Equine Innovation Day at Enniskillen Campus on Tuesday 16 October.
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Extension to Term of Chair of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI)
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced a three month extension to the term of appointment of Mr Colm McKenna as Chair of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) for a period up to 31 December 2018, subject to a suitable...
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Re-appointment of two Board Members to the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI)
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the re-appointment of two Board Members, Mrs Maureen McKeague and Mr Ian Buchanan, to the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) for a period of two years, up to 30 September 2020.
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So you want to become an SQP - Suitably Qualified Person
An SQP is an animal medicine adviser, known by the legally defined term as a ‘Suitably Qualified Person’.
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August stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in August 2018:
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DAERA launches Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2018
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that the 2018 Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme is now open for applications.
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10 days left to submit EFS applications
The application period for Tranche 2 of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Wider closes on 21 September 2018. The scheme provides grant aid to carry out environmental works on your farm that will help to enhance biodiversity, improve water quality and sequester carbon.
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DAERA Review of AFBI – Review complete and report published
The Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has undertaken a review of AFBI (Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute).
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Management Notes for September 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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Drinking Water quality remains high across Northern Ireland
The safety and quality of drinking water in Northern Ireland remains high, a new report published today confirmed.
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Brucellosis Compensation Rates for September 2018
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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Water – an essential part of pig production
Water is something we all take for granted. As the saying goes the only time we miss it is ‘when the well runs dry’ or the mains supply is turned off.
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Preliminary results of the June Agricultural Census 2018
The preliminary results of the June 2018 Agricultural Census have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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Level II day release courses - ‘A qualification gained whilst working on the farm'
The ApprenticeshipNI (Level II) Work-based Diploma in Agriculture offered by the College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) provides students with a high quality education in practical job related skills while working on the family farm or on an approved work experience farm.
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Trust will take Colin Glen into the future
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has handed over ownership of Colin Glen Forest Park to the Colin Glen Trust.
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Northern Ireland carrier bag levy annual statistics 2017/18 released
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has published the Northern Ireland carrier bag levy annual statistics for 2017/18.
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Review launched to help equine industry grow
A comprehensive review of Northern Ireland’s equine industry is being carried out to assess its value to the economy and identify areas of potential growth.
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Valuable soils need protection
Healthy soils are the engine driving crop and forage production on your farm. Recent wet summers, mild winters and modern farming techniques are having a detrimental effect on our soils.