News
3254 results
-
First aid training goes virtual
Farm Family Key Skills (FFKS) first aid awareness training is going virtual. Training can now be easily accessed through your phone, tablet, laptop or PC. Participants will also receive a free first aid kit and reference booklet.
-
Is your colostrum management programme working?
The cornerstone for success in any calf rearing enterprise starts with having an effective colostrum management practice in place. This essentially revolves around four key aspects in colostrum feeding: quantity fed, quickly, quality and hygiene of feeding utensils.
-
October stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in October 2020:
-
Poots announces £1.5m investment to boost rural tourism in County Antrim
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has cut the first sod on a project that will form part of a wider £1.5million investment to boost rural tourism in County Antrim.
-
Septic tank consents go digital
Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA has launched a new digital online service for domestic septic tank consents.
-
Poots launches £300,000 Rural Social Economy Investment Scheme
Rural Affairs Minster Edwin Poots MLA has announced a £300,000 capital grant scheme to aid emerging and established rural social enterprises to increase their capacity, potential profitability and sustainability.
-
Management notes for November 2020
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).
-
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed in Cheshire
Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) Dr Robert Huey has issued a further warning to all poultry farmers and pet bird keepers following confirmation that the strain of Avian Influenza found in Cheshire, is highly pathogenic.
-
Hellbent bring South African inspired meat products to Northern Ireland
Ulster Rugby players, Louis Ludik and Schalk Van der Merwe were first introduced to College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Food Technologist Hayley O’Neill back in 2018. The South African natives had an idea to bring the flavours of South Africa to Northern...
-
FBIS-Capital contribution to improved grassland management
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has encouraged farmers to consider applying to the third tranche of Tier 1 of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme - Capital (FBIS-C), which opened for applications on 2 November 2020.
-
Keeping the calf housing environment healthy
The environmental needs of a calf are fairly simple: physical comfort, good hygiene and reasonable shelter. Calf rearing is relatively straightforward, if calves remain healthy and disease free according to Martin Mulholland, Senior Dairying Technologist at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE).
-
Is this the year to reinvest in your sheep flock?
2020 has seen a remarkable increase in price for both finished and store lambs. Reports from College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) business development group members also highlight fewer mortalities this year aided by the good spring. All of this, coupled with good...
-
Minister congratulates local groups on redevelopment plans during visit to Armagh villages
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has met with community groups in Glenanne and Bessbrook to discuss their plans to improve the local area.
-
Warning issued to poultry farmers and pet bird keepers following Avian Influenza confirmations in Kent and Cheshire
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots and Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Robert Huey have urged all poultry and pet bird keepers to take action now to reduce the risk of birds contracting Avian Influenza over winter.
-
CAFRE launches new Honours Degree in Sustainable Agriculture
The Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Mr Edwin Poots MLA has announced the launch of a new Honours Degree in Sustainable Agriculture, with pathways in Land Management and Agri-business, commencing September 2021.
-
Brucellosis compensation rates for November 2020
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in November will be either:
-
Larchfield Estate undergoes £117,000 refurbishment through the Rural Development Programme
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has officially opened a £117,000 redevelopment project on the Larchfield Estate in the Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council area.
-
Minister reminds people of benefits of recycling during visit to reprocessing facility
During a tour of Plaswire Limited in Lurgan, Environment Minister Edwin Poots met with Chief Executive Andrew Billingsley and senior management to discuss the importance of recycling to the local economy.
-
September stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in September 2020:
-
Pig management at your fingertips!
Mobile phones have many uses, with most people using them to send and receive texts and emails, catch up on social media, set reminders, check the weather, listen to music, take photographs and of course make and receive calls.