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DAERA confirms further positive test results for Avian Influenza in wild seabirds
Following on from confirmed positive test results for Avian Influenza (AI) in birds from Rathlin Island; the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has confirmed positive results for AI in 1 Gannet and 4 Guillemots from the North Coast (Portrush West Strand and Portballintrea).
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Poots encourages responses to consultation on hand gathering of shellfish in NI
Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA, has encouraged people to respond to a public consultation and call for evidence on the intertidal hand gathering of shellfish within Northern Ireland.
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Northern Ireland bathing waters improve through partnership working
Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA has visited Portrush Curran (East Strand) in County Antrim, to hear how partnership working has helped to improve water quality and facilities for the public at our identified bathing waters.
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DAERA confirms positive test results for Avian Influenza in wild seabirds
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has confirmed positive results for Avian Influenza following tests on birds from Rathlin Island.
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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 2022:
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Apply now for CAFRE’s Level 2 Agricultural Business Operations Course before the closing date
The CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations [ABO] Level 2 Certificate Course is open for 2022/23 applications from 1 May to 31 July with the closing date coming up very quickly.
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Ministers view Green technology at Granville EcoPark
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Edwin Poots MLA and Economy Minister Gordon Lyons MLA, have visited Granville EcoPark Ltd in Dungannon to see the company’s latest advancements with regard to green technology.
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DAERA guidance following discovery of dead wild birds in Northern Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs is encouraging the public not to pick up or touch any dead or injured wild birds.
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Habitat is the key to farming with nature – Park Farmers visit CAFRE Enniskillen Campus and Fermanagh Technology Demonstration Farm
Farmers from Park, Claudy and Feeny recently enjoyed a trip to CAFRE’s Enniskillen Campus and the CAFRE Technology Demonstration Farm of Roy and Marilyn Mayers with their CAFRE Agri-Environment Adviser Mary Ann Alexander.
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Insight into DAERA hedgerow compliance checks
Hedges are an incredible asset to our farms, providing shelter to livestock, capturing carbon and providing food and shelter for a significant proportion of our wildlife.
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We must act now to tackle food security – Poots
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has told the UK Agriculture Partnership (UKAP) that we must act now and we must do it together to tackle the threats to food security.
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DAERA reminds cattle exporters to the ROI to prepare for new BVD trade requirements
DAERA reminds cattle exporters to the ROI to prepare for new BVD trade requirements
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Poots presents Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Awards to CAFRE Students
During June, the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) hosted Graduation events for students who had achieved qualifications and special awards in agriculture, horticulture, food and equine. To acknowledge this year of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, DAERA made an award to four students...
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Brucellosis compensation rates for July 2022
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in July 2022 will be either:
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Have your say on the future of forests in West Fermanagh
Forest Service, an Executive Agency of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), has launched a public engagement regarding forests in West Fermanagh.
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Statistical reports on Northern Ireland Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has released two statistical reports.
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CAFRE launches a HACCP Level 4 Update Course
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) offers a wide range of accredited and non-accredited training courses at Loughry Campus, Cookstown.
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Tasting Loughry Ice-cream - a great way to highlight the milk supply chain
Food Technologists from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) based at Loughry Campus, didn’t want to miss out in the fun and festivities when Greenmount Campus recently opened to the public during Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend (BOIOFW)!
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New £4million investment will boost 47 environmental projects - Poots
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has announced that 28 organisations are set to benefit from £4million to help deliver key environmental projects.
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DAERA staff boost funds for Air Ambulance NI
Staff from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, along with their families and friends, challenged themselves in April this year to increase their personal daily steps and raise valuable funds for Air Ambulance NI.