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Optimising nutrient use efficiency webinars
CAFRE, in partnership with Agrisearch and AFBI and supported by the Rising Cost Taskforce, are hosting two webinars dealing with optimising nutrient use efficiency on farms in Northern Ireland. The webinars will take place over two nights, on Thursday 2 February and on Thursday 9...
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Pay increase for Agricultural Workers
Following a meeting on 20 January 2023, the Agricultural Wages Board for Northern Ireland has announced proposed increases to the minimum wage rates for agricultural workers.
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In field ammonia emission mitigations – Using Protected Urea Fertiliser and Low Emission Slurry Spreading Equipment to reduce ammonia emissions
The most recent ammonia emission figures for Northern Ireland (2020), show that almost 43% of the ammonia emitted from agricultural activities comes from the application to land, of livestock manures, fertiliser, or sludge and digestate. In this article CAFRE Technologist, Robert Edwards, highlights some of...
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DAERA appoints five new members to CAFRE College Advisory Group
The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced the appointment of five new members to the CAFRE College Advisory Group (CAG).
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DAERA publishes 2023 Basic Payment Scheme Entitlement Registers
The Department of Agricultural, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) Entitlement Registers for 2023 are now available to view online.
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Considering a career in the Equine Industry? Discover CAFRE’s Enniskillen Campus
Enniskillen Campus is an integral part of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) and is located 2 miles outside Enniskillen town in the Lakeland County of Fermanagh. Enniskillen is about 100 miles from Dublin, 30 miles from Cavan, 30 miles from Monaghan...
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Online system for Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) derogation 2023 applications and submission of 2022 records now open
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) online system for submitting applications for a Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) derogation in 2023 and the submission of 2022 fertilisation accounts for derogated farms, is now open.
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Are you a Loughry Food Graduate?
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) invites past and current Loughry Food students and staff to an Alumni event on Tuesday 24 January at 6.30pm. Having recently established a CAFRE Food Alumni, Loughry will host its first Alumni event on campus.
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Managing slurry and livestock buildings to reduce ammonia emissions
Ammonia is a naturally occurring gas containing nitrogen and hydrogen, with the chemical formula NH3. Some agricultural practices and activities encourage the loss of nitrogen into the atmosphere in the form of ammonia.
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Farmers enjoy visit to Co Antrim Sheep Technology Demonstration
Roger and Hilary Bell’s 500 Texel cross Mule ewe sheep farm is a Technology Demonstration Farm (TDF) which is part of a network of local farms which allow other farmers the opportunity to see new technology and innovations which they could adopt on their own...
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Farmers reminded of slurry spreading rules
With the closed season for spreading organic manures coming to an end at midnight on 31 January 2023, farmers are being reminded of how important it is to follow slurry spreading rules.
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CAFRE to host hedge-laying courses
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) are hosting practical hedge-laying courses at their Greenmount Campus. These are hands-on one day introductory courses that aim to demonstrate the skills and techniques involved with laying a hedge.
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Calf Accommodation - fit for purpose?
Calf housing has a crucial role in rearing the dairy cow of the future. The pre and post weaning stage for a calf will determine its future health, growth and performance.
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Ammonia emissions and agriculture
Ammonia is a word that has become part of the vocabulary for many within the agriculture industry in Northern Ireland. In this article Robert Edwards, CAFRE Air Quality Technologist, aims to provide a brief overview of ammonia, what it is, how it is produced in...
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CAFRE’s Pat McTeague is honoured with a British Empire Medal
College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is delighted that Pat McTeague, a Food Technology Technician, has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year’s Honour List.
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Management notes for January 2023
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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CAFRE Greenmount Dairy Centre – An invite to attend Calf Rearing Open Day
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in partnership with the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) have come together to plan a Dairy Calf Rearing Open Day on Thursday 19 January 2023.
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What sustainable climate actions could you incorporate into your farm business this year?
Climate change continues to remain in the media headlines with a focus on agriculture as a sector which can make a significant contribution to climate targets.
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DAERA launches consultation on draft Ammonia Strategy
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a consultation on their draft Ammonia Strategy - the first of its kind for Northern Ireland - and is keen for anyone with an interest to participate and provide their views.
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Meeting the challenges of managing large dairy herds
Applications are invited for this Study Tour to Great Britain.