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October stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in October 2019:
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First case of goat disease Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE) in NI
The Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) for Northern Ireland, Dr Robert Huey has urged farmers to remain vigilant following the first confirmed case in Northern Ireland (NI) of the goat disease, Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE).
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Technology Demonstration Farms – Now up and running
Technology Demonstration Farms (TDFs) provide a network of local farms which provide other farmers with the opportunity to see new technology and innovations which they could adopt on their own farms.
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CAFRE to host farm business support events
CAFRE have announced a series of events to inform farmers of a number of schemes that will benefit their business.
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CAFRE and Mustad offer thoroughbred shoeing seminar with Mr William Mulqueen (DipWCF)
CAFRE in collaboration with Mustad has organised a one day seminar on the current materials used when shoeing racehorses.
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CAFRE launch £17,000 student bursary programme
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) at Loughry campus, Cookstown, has launched the 2019 student bursary programme, worth a total of £17,000.
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Inter Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (IMG EFRA)
The Permanent Secretary at the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Dr Denis McMahon, attended the October meeting of the Inter Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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DAERA issues £195.4m to farmers in advance payments
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced that farmers have received a total of £195.4m in Advance Direct Payments.
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Are you interested in joining an Environmental Farming Business Development Group?
CAFRE will reopen the Business Development Groups (BDG) Scheme to applications on Monday 18 November 2019 at 10.00am.
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CAFRE graduate scoops prize at awards night
CAFRE graduate Cheryl McClean has won the Newcomer Award at the prestigious Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards Ceremony.
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CAFRE launches Equine Apprentice programme
CAFRE Enniskillen is offering young people an opportunity to “Earn as you learn” through its Equine Apprenticeship programme.
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Business Development Groups opening for applications
CAFRE has announced that the successful Business Development Groups (BDG) scheme will reopen for applications on Monday 18 November 2019 at 10.00am.
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Management notes for November 2019
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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Birds of prey to be safeguarded by new technology
Satellite tracking devices are to be fitted onto birds of prey and nesting site surveillance installed in the latest fight against wildlife crime.
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Preparing for weaning at the CAFRE Farms
It is essential that suckler farmers plan their weaning strategies to avoid any delays or potential problems in the herd. Weaning can be a stressful period on young suckler calves as they experience new social environments, loss of maternal contact, a change in diet, and...
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Launch of workshops on Responsible use of Antimicrobials on Beef and Sheep Farms
A series of workshops on ‘Responsible use of Antimicrobials on Beef & Sheep Farms’, has been launched for this winter under the Farm Family Key Skills (FFKS) programme. These follow a series of very successful workshops earlier this year on the ‘Responsible use of antimicrobials...
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Coping with the pressures of farming workshops
A series of workshops entitled ‘Coping with the Pressures of Farming’ is being delivered as part of the Farm Family Key Skills (FFKS) programme. The courses are being delivered by Rural Support and follow on from a successful roadshow recently, featuring the ‘Resilient Farmer’ Doug...
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Using standard operating procedures to unlock your herd’s potential
Healthier animals are more productive, cost less to rear, have a lower environmental footprint and a higher welfare status. Standard operating procedures help reduce the variation that can occur when different people perform the same task in different ways.
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Commercial egg producers join CAFRE on tour to observe innovations in sustainable free range egg production
A group of fourteen commercial egg producers from Northern Ireland recently completed a CAFRE Farm Innovation visit to England for two days.
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Extension to appointments on the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has announced the extension to the terms of appointment of the Chair Dr Hilary Kilpatrick and seven members of the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside (CNCC).