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Postgraduate Opportunities at CAFRE
Have you ever thought about furthering your education, changing careers, or feel that you need to build your confidence to be ready to grasp those opportunities that come your way? If so, why not consider enrolling in a postgraduate course at CAFRE.
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CAFRE student receives first Blue Frog Equestrian Bedding award
Megan Norton, a final year Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horse Management student, was the first successful recipient of the new Blue Frog bursary which was awarded as part of the Careers Day at Enniskillen Campus.
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New wildlife crime leaflet to protect the Common Skate
A new leaflet was launched today to raise awareness about the Common Skate and to remind recreational sea anglers that it is a protected species in Northern Ireland.
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New Nutrient Management Guide (RB 209) launched by AHDB
AHDB have taken on responsibility for the Nutrient Management Guide (RB 209) from DEFRA with the aim of increasing uptake and accuracy of crop nutrient management. As part of this change George Mathers, CAFRE; Dr John Bailey, AFBI; Kieran Lavelle, CAFRE; Dr Norman Weatherup, CAFRE...
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‘Grow Careers’ at Greenmount Campus
CAFRE’s Greenmount campus is today running an innovative two-day event to showcase the exciting opportunities a career in horticulture can present. It is targeted at year 11 pupils who are soon making career choices. Many hundreds will attend and get a better understanding of horticulture.
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NIEA discovers rare butterfly previously feared extinct in Northern Ireland
A surveyor from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency has discovered a rare butterfly previously thought to be extinct here.
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Fourth year of TVR project set to begin
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced that the fourth year of the Test and Vaccinate or Remove (TVR) Wildlife Intervention Research Project is to begin on Monday 19 June in a 100km² area around Banbridge, County Down.
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New agreement to benefit Northern Ireland’s environment
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) and energy provider AES UK & Ireland today signed a prosperity agreement.
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Digest of statistics for salmon and inland fisheries
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today published the ‘Digest of statistics for salmon and inland fisheries in the DAERA jurisdiction’.
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Farm Business Data 2017
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced publication of the ‘Farm Business Data 2017’ farm planning handbook.
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Review of AFBI under way
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced it is to undertake a periodic review of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI).
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Northern Ireland greenhouse gas inventory 1990-2015 statistical bulletin released
A statistical bulletin on greenhouse gas emissions for Northern Ireland during the period 1990-2015 has been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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Further temporary suspension on the authorisation of new and replacement cattle tags
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has informed tag manufacturers of the need for a further temporary suspension of the authorisation of new and replacement cattle tags this incoming weekend.
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Let CAFRE’s Masters Programme help your career
Aisling McTeague from Draperstown graduated with a Masters qualification from CAFRE and attributes the programme to helping her in her role as Interim Brand Marketing Manager at Moy Park. Aisling has been employed by Moy Park since 2013 working on various sites and in different...
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Improving swards and grass utilisation
Growing and utilising grass is one of the most important factors influencing profit on Northern Ireland farms. Reseeding unproductive swards to improve grass quality, and putting in place a grazing system to match grass supply to stock demand are key to getting the most from...
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Students whet their appetites for career in food and drink
Hundreds of students are set to have their taste buds tickled at a special event to promote careers and courses in the food and drink industry.
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May stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in May 2017:
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Agri-Food Strategy Board Term of Appointment Extended
The term of appointment for the Chair and the following Members of the Agri-Food Strategy Board has been extended until 31 August 2017:
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DAERA to commence preliminary checks on Single Applications
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is providing farmers with an opportunity to correct any errors on their Single Application without financial penalty as preliminary checks get underway on all 2017 applications to the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS).
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New housing developments for calves
To achieve high levels of lifetime performance, calf nutrition, health and environment must be optimal for the young animal as indicated in the Lifetime Performance triangle. Failures in any one aspect will have detrimental impacts on lifetime performance.