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Introduction to Gamekeeping course at CAFRE
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) together with the Irish Grouse Conservation Trust (IGCT) and the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) are recruiting for the next Introduction to Gamekeeping course. The course will begin on Friday 29 September 2023 at...
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Call for Evidence on impacts of air pollution on the natural environment
The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched an eight-week Call for Evidence on its Future Operational Protocol to assess the impacts of air pollutants, such as ammonia, on the natural environment.
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Short pause of TB testing as next stage of NIFAIS goes live
The latest stage of DAERA’s new Northern Ireland Food Animal Information System (NIFAIS) is now set to launch on Monday 4 September 2023.
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BVD requirements for cattle exports to EU Member States to change
DAERA has advised that cattle being moved to Ireland will have to meet new trade requirements relating to Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) when Ireland achieves BVD Free Status, expected in 2024.
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Don’t miss the closing application date for the CAFRE Level 2 Agricultural Business Operations course 2023/24
The CAFRE Level 2 Agricultural Business Operations [ABO] Certificate course will be closing for 2023/24 applications on 31 July.
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New way to report dead wild birds launched
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a new digital way for the reporting of dead wild birds in a bid to further enhance the Northern Ireland Avian Influenza (AI) surveillance program.
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Give hedgerows the chance to feed nature
It is clear to see the many positive impacts farm management practices can have on the environment around us.
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North Coast bathing waters situation improves but caution still advised
The red flag advice against bathing at Portstewart, Castlerock, Downhill and Benone beaches on the North Coast has now been removed, however the public is still advised to be vigilant for pockets of blue green algae residue and scum along the shoreline.
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The Value of Slurry Analysis
Cattle slurry is a variable product and recent slurry analyses carried out by farmers in local College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Business Development Groups have shown a large variation in nutrient value.
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CAFRE Food Alumni Reconnected at Loughry Campus
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) invited past and current Loughry Food students and staff to an Alumni event on Tuesday 20 June.
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CAFRE BIO-tool to measure habitat on your farm
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) have developed a tool which is designed to assess the intended or unintentional provision for nature on a farm.
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Keeping It ‘in Style’ with Chestnutt’s Farm Yoghurt
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Loughry Campus supports small and medium sized businesses innovate through the Innovation Voucher programme.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for July 2023
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in July 2023 will be either:
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DAERA reminds holidaymakers - Don’t risk it, leave it behind!
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today issued a reminder to holidaymakers travelling abroad not to bring any animal or plant products back into Northern Ireland.
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Announcement of new Interim Chair of the Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (NIFHA)
The Board of the Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (NIFHA) has nominated Board Member, Mr David Knott, to the position of Interim Chair effective from 01 July 2023. The arrangement will be in place until the conclusion of a public appointment process to appoint a...
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Students Graduate with Degree Qualifications at CAFRE
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) hosted its first combined Higher Education Graduation Ceremony at Greenmount Campus.
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Statistical Reports on Northern Ireland Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has released two statistical reports today.
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June stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in June 2023:
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Apply now for forest grant schemes and help our environment
Forest Service has announced the reopening of two forestry grant schemes, designed to support landowners to plant new woodlands for environmental and economic benefits.
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Northern Ireland farmers travel to the Cotswolds on a Biodiversity Farm Innovation Visit
A diverse group of agri-environment farmers from across Northern Ireland, accompanied by CAFRE Technologist Henry Shaw and Adviser Regina McBennett made a 3-day trip in early June to the Cotswolds for a Farm Innovation Visit (FIV).