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Dog owners urged to take care in the countryside
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and the Ulster Farmers’ Union are calling on all dog owners to be careful in the countryside.
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Blue Frog Equestrian Bedding award a Bursary to a CAFRE Equine Student
Sarah Ross, a final year Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horse Management student, was the successful recipient of the Blue Frog bursary which was awarded as part of the Careers Day at Enniskillen Campus.
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Forestry and Tree Health Professionals share knowledge to protect trees
Professional foresters and tree health specialists from across the UK and Ireland attended a recent event hosted by Forest Service to share knowledge and expertise on current and future risks to our tree health and woodlands.
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Reports on the Northern Ireland Food and Drinks Processing Sector and the NI Veterinary Sector
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has released two reports, ‘DAERA Migrant Labour and Trade Enquiry’ and ‘EU Migrant Labour: the NI Veterinary Sector’.
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New product success for Loughry students
National Diploma food students at CAFRE’s Loughry Campus have had their creativity, entrepreneurial skills and practical know-how, tested in a recent competition to design a new food product.
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Using local farm products to create innovative dishes
Understanding the supply chain is fundamental to agricultural production and innovation.
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Grass quality monitoring for 1st cut silage 2018
The poor weather during the late summer/autumn 2017 had a major impact on the ability of farmers to get silage cut and/or autumn grass grazed off. This has had an impact into the 2018 growing season, on both grass quality and quantity, with resulting implications...
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April stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in April 2018:
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DAERA urges farmers and landowners to destroy noxious weeds
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today reminded farmers and landowners of the need to destroy noxious weeds.
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Online Single Applications reach 100%
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that 100% of Single Application Forms (SAF) in 2018 were submitted online.
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Farmers asked to give our bees a hand
The agricultural industry in Northern Ireland is being urged to help stop the decline of bees and other pollinating insects.
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Friends for life at CAFRE
When we started the Level 3 in Equine Management programme in September 2016 at CAFRE, neither of us knew anyone at Enniskillen Campus - and little did we know both of us would make a friend for life.
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Meet the Farm Family Key Skills team at Balmoral Show
Come visit the DAERA stand at this year’s Balmoral Show and meet the Farm Family Key Skills [FFKS] team.
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Summer means tractor driving courses for 13–15 year olds at CAFRE
The school holidays are just around the corner and many young members of the family will be helping out with the day to day tasks on the farm.
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DAERA secures derogation in three-crop rule for Northern Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has welcomed EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan’s announcement of his intention to agree a derogation from the requirements for crop diversification for arable farmers in Northern Ireland in 2018.
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Management Notes for May 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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Only 12 days left to submit 2018 Single Application
With 12 days remaining to the 15 May deadline for submitting the Single Application Form (SAF), the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs is urging farmers who have not yet taken any action, to act now and submit their Single Application without delay.
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A tree-mendous honour for historic garden in Castlewellan
Castlewellan Arboretum and Annesley Garden has received a prestigious award in recognition of its tree collection.
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DAERA outlines progress in tackling ammonia
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced further progress in its work to help farmers better protect the environment from the impact of ammonia.
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NIEA helps businesses keep within the law
Businesses can get free tailored guidance and make sure they are operating within the law thanks to the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA).