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McIlveen promotes business plan training for Farm Business Improvement Scheme
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced a new training programme for farmers and growers applying for Tier 2 of the new Farm Business Improvement Scheme – Capital in Tranche 1.
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the Northern Ireland Dairy Farm Sector
A statistical report relating to greenhouse gas emissions on Northern Ireland dairy farms has been released today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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McIlveen urges agriculture sector to look to a bright future
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen today hailed the opening of Fane Valley’s new premises as an endorsement of the potential opportunities ahead for the local agriculture industry.
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Let’s build on demand for Northern Ireland’s dairy produce: McIlveen
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has praised the quality of Northern Ireland’s dairy produce as it continues to be in demand across world markets.
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McIlveen outlines vision for arable farming
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has commended the arable farming sector’s ability to adapt to change and face challenging times.
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Greenmount Association Annual Charity Fundraising Event
Following on from the success of their Autumn Farm Walk, the Greenmount Association is pleased to announce they will be hosting The Greenmount Association Annual Charity Fundraising Event on Saturday 28 January 2017 at 7.30pm in The Royal Court Hotel, Portrush.
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McIlveen warns illegal movement of dogs will not be tolerated
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen today warned that the illegal movement of dogs through Northern Ireland’s ports will not be tolerated.
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Brucellosis Compensation Rates for January 2017
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in January will be either:
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Agri-food can look forward with optimism, McIlveen tells prestigious farming conference
Northern Ireland’s agri-food industry will embrace the unprecedented and exciting opportunities offered by the United Kingdom.
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Management Notes for January 2017
Management Notes are prepared by staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). Questions and comments are welcome to allow CAFRE to address the issues that are important to you. Please contact the author directly. CAFRE is a college within the Department...
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McIlveen reflects on productive time for DAERA in 2016
It is now more than seven months since I took up post as Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in May. As 2016 draws to a close, it seems appropriate to reflect on my first months in office and look forward to the future.
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Re-appointment of Livestock and Meat Commission Board Member
Farming Minister Michelle McIlveen has re-appointed Paddy McElroy as a Board member of The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC).
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Avian Influenza Prevention Zone and suspension of gatherings now in force in Northern Ireland
The Chief Veterinary Officer for Northern Ireland (NI), Robert J Huey, has declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone and suspension of poultry gatherings in NI in light of the heightened risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N8 in the UK.
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Bursaries Awarded to Winning Students
The CAFRE Bursary programme brought Christmas bonuses for twenty-one successful agriculture and horticulture students at CAFRE’s Greenmount Campus. A total of £21,500 was distributed in the Awards presentation during the last week of college prior to Christmas. This year’s bursaries were generously provided by ABP...
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McIlveen opens application window for Tier 2 of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme - Capital
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has reminded farmers that they can now submit their application for Tier 2 of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme – Capital.
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McIlveen announces £609k for rural voluntary and community groups
Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced that £609,000 has been awarded to voluntary and community groups through her Department’s Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme.
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New part-time equine courses for the New Year
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has launched a programme of equine short courses for the New Year. The courses are aimed at equine businesses, professional horse people and leisure riders with something for everyone.
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McIlveen encourages communities in Ards and North Down to ‘Go For It’ with £1million Business Investment Scheme
DAERA’s £1million Business Investment Scheme will create jobs and stimulate economic growth in Ards and North Down, Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen has said.
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McIlveen announces record Basic Payment performance in December
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen today announced that her Department has delivered a record Basic Payment performance in December.
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Chief Veterinary Officer urges vigilance following avian flu identified in England
Robert J Huey, Chief Veterinary Officer for Northern Ireland, today urged poultry farmers in Northern Ireland to be vigilant following the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affair’s (DEFRA) confirmation of the presence of the Highly Pathogenic strain of Avian Influenza H5N8 on a turkey...