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Northern Ireland Environmental Statistics Report released
The Northern Ireland Environmental Statistics Report has been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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Studying at CAFRE helped Lee bring home the bacon
Lee McFarland (Augher) studied on the BSc (Hons) Degree course in Food Management and Marketing at the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE).
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Poots launches initiatives to protect pollinators
Over one third of Northern Ireland’s bee species are under threat of extinction, Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA has said on World Bee Day.
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Funding deadline approaches for projects to protect nature – Poots
Environmental projects that connect people with nature, improve our best habitats or help tackle threats facing our natural environment such as the decline of native species are being urged to apply for funding.
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Avian Influenza Prevention Zone in Northern Ireland lifted
The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) in force across Northern Ireland (NI) and the ban on poultry gatherings has ended as of noon on 20 May 2021, Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Edwin Poots, has announced.
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Poots launches three decade roadmap
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has launched his Department’s Plan to 2050, which sets out the long term vision to ensure Northern Ireland has a healthy environment, healthy economy and healthy population.
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Minister launches £1m Rural Halls Refurbishment Scheme
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced the opening of a £1m Rural Halls Refurbishment Scheme.
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Restoring the Bog at CAFRE’s Hill Farm Centre
Small teams of volunteers have been assisting with the peatland restoration work at CAFRE’s Hill Farm Centre over the past month.
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Minister cuts Cross-Compliance penalties
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced a reduction to Cross-Compliance penalties for 2021.
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DAERA supports Community and Voluntary sector with almost £4million
Community and Voluntary groups across Northern Ireland, including those from the environment sector, have received almost £4million in support from DAERA during the Covid-19 pandemic, Minister Edwin Poots MLA has said.
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CAFRE helps Nathan manage his career
Nathan Crozier graduated with a BSc Honours Degree in Food Management and Marketing from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Loughry Campus in 2015 and continues to develop his career within the agri-food industry in Northern Ireland.
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Minister meets with local community group who have benefited from Rural Grants Scheme.
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA, has met with representatives from Friends of Denamona Primary School in Fintona which received financial assistance from his Department’s Micro Capital Grants Scheme.
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Public consultation launched on proposals to abolish the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) in Northern Ireland
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has launched a public consultation today on proposals to abolish the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) in Northern Ireland.
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CAFRE – I’m going to miss you!
Final year Honours Degree students across the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) are getting ready to embark on a new chapter in their careers as May traditionally marks the end of their programmes of study.
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Nine new CAFRE Dairy Technology Demonstration Farms appointed
Technology Demonstration Farms (TDFs) provide a network of local farms which allow other farmers the opportunity to see new technology and innovations which they could adopt on their own farms
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Are you interested in Gamekeeping?
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) are currently recruiting students for the 2021/2022 Introduction to Gamekeeping course beginning this September. The course is run with the Irish Grouse Conservation Trust (IGCT) and supported by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC).
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Minister Poots inspects £43million expansion plans for CAFRE
Agriculture and Environment Minister Edwin Poots has viewed plans for a £43million investment in the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) to create a “food hub” at its Loughry campus.
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Poots comments on Climate Change Bill
Northern Ireland needs the right, rather than any climate change bill, DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA has said.
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Poots announces £10m investment in development of new beef facilities at AFBI and CAFRE
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced £10m of funding to commence the development of new Beef facilities at AFBI and CAFRE.
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Poots marks NI100 with tree planting event
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots has planted a Coral Bark Maple tree in the grounds of CAFRE’s Greenmount Campus to mark a £75million re-development project for the Greenmount and Loughry campuses and commemorate the centenary of Northern Ireland.