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New dairy beef enterprise producing results on a Glens of Antrim farm
The dairy calf to beef sector in Northern Ireland is an important and growing industry and many members of CAFRE’s Suckler Cow Business Development Groups (BDGs) have started to rear dairy bred calves to sell either as strong stores, finish as bull beef at 15-16...
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Minister announces £150,000 Water Quality Improvement initiative
Minister Poots has announced an £150,000 Water Quality Improvement strand of the Environmental Challenge Fund Competition, to support water quality projects across Northern Ireland.
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Industrial placement reaps many benefits for CAFRE National Diploma students
An important part of CAFRE’s two-year National Diploma Course takes place outside of the classroom, when students are encouraged to undertake a 12 week placement within the Agri-Food Industry on the summer break between their first and second year studies.
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Minister announces phased return of face-to-face industry support by CAFRE
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced plans for a phased return of face-to-face delivery of Knowledge and Technology programmes by the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) to Northern Ireland’s agri-food industry.
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From Grass to Glass – a new milk vending venture
William and Alison Chestnutt have seen a phenomenal demand for their milk as they launch a milk vending machine on their dairy farm. William, a member of the Coleraine Business Development Group, is a fourth generation dairy farmer and Alison has an extensive background in...
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Minister Poots launches £1.7million rural business stimulus fund
Rural Affairs Minster Edwin Poots MLA has launched a £1.7 million stimulus fund to help rural and micro businesses expand, innovate and sustain rural communities.
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Industrial placement reaps many benefits for CAFRE National Diploma students
An important part of CAFRE’s two-year National Diploma Course takes place outside of the classroom, when students are encouraged to undertake a 12 week placement within the agri-food Industry on the summer break between their first and second year studies.
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Voluntary and Community organisations praised for COVID-19 response
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots and Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín have visited Via Wings in Dromore to thank them and other voluntary and community groups, for their help during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Report on the Northern Ireland food and drinks processing sector
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has published its annual publication, ‘Northern Ireland Food and Drinks Processing Report’ previously known as ‘Size and Performance of the Northern Ireland Food and Drinks Processing Sector, Subsector Statistics’.
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Make sure your rams are fit for purpose this breeding season
With the breeding season just around the corner attention at this time of year on the sheep farm will turn to flock assembly.
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‘Practical makes perfect’ at CAFRE Loughry Campus
For those considering a more practically based path through their education after GCSE’s, the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) can provide an attractive alternative.
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Extension of the appointment of Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland Board Member
The appointment of Board Member Patrick McElroy will be extended to 31 January 2021.
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DAERA Minister drives home message of thanks to UFU at drive-in AGM
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has addressed the first ever, drive-in Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) AGM and paid tribute to the agriculture sector for their resilience during COVID-19 and assured them of his continued support in the future.
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DAERA joins The UK Plastics Pact
Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced that DAERA has joined The UK Plastics Pact.
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Farm Safety Week 2020: Ministers urge farming community to ‘stay safe to stay alive’
During the 8th annual Farm Safety Week, the Ministers met with Co Tyrone man William Sayers who came close to losing his life as a 12-year-old boy when he lost his arm after his coat became entangled in a tractor shaft as he helped to...
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Why you should keep clover when reseeding
Clover forms a useful addition to a grass sward. In addition to reducing the need for artificial fertiliser and its high feed value, clover also provides an impressive pollen and nectar resource for insects that benefit from it. However, clover swards are at risk from...
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Inter Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (IMG EFRA) June meeting
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA participated in the June meeting of the Inter Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (IMG EFRA).
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Managing your grazing quality and preparing for autumn
As we approach mid-July, the grass supply on most beef and sheep farms is potentially becoming more difficult to manage.
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Sward improvement – make the investment work on your farm
Reseeding ten per cent of the farm each year is a target that farmers should aim to achieve to increase productivity from their grassland.
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How to achieve profitable dairy production
The effects of lockdown arising from the Covid-19 pandemic have effected everyone. Dairying Advisers at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) have adapted by keeping in touch with Business Development Group (BDG) members by phone and online methods.