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Brucellosis Compensation Rates for December 2017
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in December will be either:
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Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics released
The 2016/17 Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management annual statistics report has been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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Final results of the June Agricultural Census 2017
The final results of the June 2017 Agricultural Census have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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Farm Performance in 2016/17
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the booklet 'Northern Ireland Farm Performance Indicators 2016/17'.
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Groundwater survey launched by NIEA
An online survey on the use and protection of groundwater has been launched by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA).
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Excellent turnouts for taxation and succession planning seminars
Farmers and other family members from across Northern Ireland have been turning out in large numbers for the ongoing series of taxation and succession planning seminars.
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Health issues for sheep and cattle owners
Many challenges are facing livestock producers this winter due to the seemingly endless wet weather. One potential health issue to which all sheep and cattle producers should be giving consideration is liver fluke.
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Business Development Groups Scheme reopens for applications
CAFRE has announced the third tranche of the Business Development Groups Scheme will open for applications on Friday 1 December at 2.00pm.
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Balance and full CAP payments to begin issuing in December
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that it will start issuing balance/full CAP payments from Friday 1 December 2017.
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Northern Ireland is a leader on food security
Ahead of the China UK Regional Leaders Summit in Belfast next week, Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Perpetua McNamee, who will speak at this prestigious event, outlines why and how Northern Ireland is at the forefront of food security.
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Chief vet urges farmers to plan ahead to protect animal welfare following poor harvest
Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer Robert Huey today urged farmers to plan ahead after poor growing and harvesting conditions this year have left fodder in short supply.
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‘Bounce back’ ability of pig farmers
The Northern Ireland pig industry has been through many tough times over the years. However it continues to thrive due to its determination, commitment, enthusiasm and ‘bounce back’ ability.
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Boost for Northern Ireland pig industry as pork exports to China commence
Northern Ireland pork producers today began to export to China after the final administration processes were completed.
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Business planning seminars ready to roll
Farm Family Key Skills (FFKS) is an initiative being managed by CAFRE and is a key element of the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020.
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Winter Management Matters
The starting point on any dairy farm relating to fodder shortage is calculating both current fodder stocks available along with fodder requirements to cover the housing period, thus identifying how much you are short. One of the key aspects is to target your best quality...
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Negligible and Controlled Risk Status
New status controls have been included on APHIS to identify Negligible Risk (NR) and Controlled Risk (CR) animals.
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Level 2 Apprenticeship in the Equine Industry
CAFRE is currently recruiting for the new Level 2 Apprenticeship in the Equine Industry which will begin in mid-December 2017.
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Relative feed value
This summer and autumn has seen rainfall totals at least 30% above average each month since July and 17-21 days with rain each month. This prolonged unsettled weather has resulted in many issues around harvesting silage and cereal crops. Grass growth has been reasonably good...
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Building Resilience with Business Planning Seminars
Farm Family Key Skills (FFKS) is an initiative being managed by CAFRE and is a key element of the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020.
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CAFRE Nutrient Calculators – How can they help you?
The five CAFRE nutrient calculators shown in the attached photo (Nitrogen loading calculator; Crop nutrient calculator; Manure storage calculator; N Max for grassland calculator and Phosphorous balance calculator) can help you to: