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‘Measure to manage’ on Poyntzpass dairy farm
A joint meeting of the Newry and Banbridge Business Development Groups was held recently on the farm of Pat and John Rafferty Poyntzpass.
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Benchmarking can help
Just recently Neil Badger hosted a Benchmarking meeting for his local Business Development Group (BDG).
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Production and marketing options for beef – Business Development Groups discuss
The County Armagh beef finisher Business Development Groups (BDG’s) recently had the opportunity to meet with representatives from the Irish Farmers Journal (IFJ) to discuss the potential marketing options for beef, especially in relation to...
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Hurry, BDG Scheme closing for applications
CAFRE has announced that new applications to the Business Development Groups (BDG) scheme must be submitted before 4pm on Tuesday 5 March 2019.
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DAERA launches 2019 Single Application process
The 2019 Single Application window is now open, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced.
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Building design and much more in 2019
CAFRE Business Development Groups (BDG) have covered a wide ranging and varied agenda of discussion group meetings over the last three years.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for March 2019
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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CAFRE equine courses and events this spring
Preparing horses for ridden show and working hunter classes
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Students’ thoughts focused on jobs and careers and career progression at the recent horticulture careers forum
Paul Mooney, Head of Horticulture at CAFRE, Greenmount Campus, Co Antrim informed around 300 students attending horticulture programmes that there are genuine opportunities in horticulture.
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Additional dates for responsible Use of Antibiotics on the Dairy Farm workshops
A further eight ‘Responsible Use of Antibiotics in the Dairy herd’ workshops have been organised throughout March. This follows the recent success which saw over 320 farm family members attend the first workshops at venues...
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Business Development Group at McClelland farm Armagh
Billy and Alex McClelland farm suckler cows, beef and sheep just outside Poyntzpass in Co Armagh. When Business Development Groups (BDG) were first launched in November 2015 Billy joined a beef finisher group and Alex...
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Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) bursary for CAFRE Equine Student
Students at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus were recently awarded bursaries from various equine businesses and organisations.
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Management notes for March 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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Three additional Making Tax Digital seminars available
Due to the high level of demand a further three Making Tax Digital seminars focusing on areas impacting on farm businesses have been organised by CAFRE in partnership with Rural Support in March 2019 and...
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February stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in February 2019:
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Equine Foot Balancing Course for farriers
CAFRE Enniskillen Campus hosted the first Equine Foot Balance Course run in conjunction with the Worshipful Company of Farriers (WCF).
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Fivemiletown Business Development Group working to improve efficiency
Rodney Clarke of Littlemount, Maguiresbridge, Co Fermanagh has recently hosted his local Fivemiletown Business Development Group.
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Showjumping Ireland provides bursary to reward success at CAFRE Enniskillen
Georgia Osprey from Antrim, is a first year further education student at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus.
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Agri-food research funding programme now open for applications
A new Research Call under the ROI's Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine’s (DAFM) competitive research funding programme is now open for applications.
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August stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in August 2019: