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The value of CAFRE’s Business Development Groups should not be underestimated
Farming land classed as a Severely Disadvantaged Area (SDA) is undoubtedly a challenge, but one farmer in such a position has found that the use of readily available tools helps greatly.
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Covid-19 Update for AERA Committee - 23 April 2020
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Buying a stock bull this year?
Introduction
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Brucellosis Control Surveillance (NI) 2024
Brucellosis is an animal disease included in the list of animal diseases established by the World Organisation for Animal Health and in Annex III to Regulation (EU) No 2021/690.
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COVID-19 Update for AERA Committee – 01/07/2020
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COVID-19 Update for AERA Committee – 03/09/2020
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COVID-19 Update for AERA Committee – 24/06/2020
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Andrew Muir comments on new role as Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister
Newly appointed Minister Andrew Muir has said he is committed to delivering across the full remit of his Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) for the good of everyone in Northern Ireland.
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What is Brucellosis?
This section includes information regarding the nature of Brucellosis and details of the Department's role in its eradication, as well as the associated legislation and animal testing procedures.
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UK Endemic Livestock Research Initiative
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), in collaboration with Defra, DAERA, Scottish Government, Welsh Government and AHDB, are launching a new £9.25M funding Initiative to tackle the...
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Minister's Speech - Balmoral Show
Ladies and Gentlemen, distinguished guests, colleagues and friends – good morning and welcome.
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COVID-19 Update for AERA Committee – 21/05/2020
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What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?
Antimicrobial resistance occurs when micro-organisms that cause infection (pathogens) adapt to survive treatments that would normally kill them or stop their growth. AMR has emerged as one of the leading public health threats to humans...
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Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT)
Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT) is a herpesvirus infection of chickens, pheasants, peafowl and turkeys. The effects of this disease are largely commercial as it can cause deaths and affects productivity.
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DAERA to increase online IRM of cattle and sheep
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) plans to increase online notifications in relation to the identification, registration and movement (IRM) of cattle and sheep.
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Covid-19 Update for AERA Committee
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Treatment of liver fluke in cattle & sheep this winter
With the majority of cattle housed from late October through early November many farmers are now addressing their herd health plan again, in particular for the treatment of liver fluke. In this article Dominic Mason...
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Salmonella
Salmonellosis is an infection of animals and man caused by a group of bacteria called Salmonella. These can live in the digestive tract of a wide range of mammals (including people), birds and reptiles and...
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Platform article by CVO on trade announcements
Last week, Northern Ireland’s pig industry heard the good news it had been waiting for - China’s certification agency, the CNCA has announced its final approval for our plants to export pork to China.
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Minister halts all routine farm inspections
All routine farm inspections will be paused until 30 April 2020, Minister Edwin Poots has confirmed.