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Poots welcomes decision on red diesel relief
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has welcomed the decision by the UK Chancellor to retain the duty relief on red diesel used for agricultural vehicles.
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Agriculture Minister provides clarity for Environmental Farming Scheme
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA, has announced that the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Tranches 3 and 4, will now proceed, providing much needed clarity for the farming sector.
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Inishowen discussion group visit CAFRE Business Development Group farms
Farmers from the Inishowen region of Co Donegal last month travelled to visit two CAFRE Business Development Group farms in Co Londonderry.
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Students, saplings and saving the planet
DAERA’s largest ever public tree planting event has taken place today as around 400 school pupils planted 1,000 broadleaf trees as part of the new ‘Forests For Our Future’ programme.
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Management notes for March 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).
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February stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in February 2020:
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Inter Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (IMG EFRA)
The Inter Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs met on Monday 17 February at the DAERA offices in Dundonald House, Belfast. The meeting was chaired by Edwin Poots MLA, Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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The triplet lamb debate – What to do with the third lamb?
Reports from Business Development Group members indicate very good scanning results for ewes. With many flocks now scanning well over 200% inevitable many ewes will produce triplets. So what are the options for these triplet lambs this spring?
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Poots highlights the opportunities for agri-food graduates at CAFRE’s careers’ event
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA today focussed on the opportunities for qualified people at CAFRE’s Loughry campus, where he addressed industry representatives and students at the annual agri-food careers exhibition.
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CAFRE to host orchard management event at Loughry Campus
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) are to host an orchard management training event at its Loughry Campus in Cookstown on Wednesday, March 18.
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Poots casts off the 2020 angling season
DAERA Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, has officially launched the 2020 angling season for more than 20,000 anglers.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for March 2020
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in March will be either:
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Poots’ planting pledge
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA has pledged to help tackle climate change by planting 18 million trees over the next 10 years – 10 for every person in Northern Ireland.
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Advice on completing Online Single Application 2020
From 02 March 2020 farm businesses can access DAERA’s online Single Application and Map Service and Entitlement Transfer Service. The Entitlement Transfer Service will close on 4 May 2020. Single Applications must be submitted online by 15 May 2020 to avoid a late claim penalty.
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Cereal Business Development Group get update on crop nutrition
Members of CAFRE’s Cereal Business Development groups recently attended a meeting held at Greenfields fertiliser.
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Poots announces £2.2million for environmental projects from carrier bag levy money
Environment Minister Edwin Poots today announced that 24 environmental projects across NI will share £2.2million of monies generated by the carrier bag levy.
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Poots welcomes Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company’s commitment to reducing CO2 emissions
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has welcomed an innovative Prosperity Agreement between his Department’s Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) and Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (HBC) Ireland and Northern Ireland, to protect the environment.
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Poots opens new £140,000 project in Brantry Wood
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA has officially opened a £140,000 project at Brantry Wood, Eglish, Co Tyrone that will provide recreational space and assist in tackling isolation and improving health and well-being in rural areas.
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Date confirmed for CAFRE’s Equine Management Conference
The date has been set for this year’s College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Equine Management Conference.
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Farmer’s praise for Business Development Groups
A Co Tyrone farmer has lauded the work of Business Development Groups (BDG’S) in helping to develop an even stronger interest in his agricultural business.