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Innovations in sustainable commercial free range egg production - applications are invited for study tour to England
A two day study tour will focus on the latest technologies being adopted for sustainable commercial free range egg production systems and visit farms that are using technologies to benefit the performance of their birds...
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Sexed semen in the dairy herd
Sexed semen technology has been constantly evolving over recent years - its use in Northern Ireland dairy herds has increased rapidly as a result.
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Drinking water compliance remains at a high level across NI
The safety and quality of drinking water in Northern Ireland remains high, according to a new report published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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DAERA confirms Direct Payments exchange rate and Young Farmers’ Payment rate
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the exchange rate to be used to calculate 2019 Direct Payments and the Young Farmers’ Payment rate.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for October 2019
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in October will be either:
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Management notes for October 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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Jessica takes a tea break in her #whitewellies
I recently met with Jessica McCann, a Final Year Food Technology Degree student, during a tea break at Loughry Campus, CAFRE (College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise).
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Equine apprentices @ CAFRE
The current group of CAFRE equine apprentices are gaining valuable experience from their employers who are supporting these young people by providing them with opportunities to develop new knowledge and skills.
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Discover your future at CAFRE
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) invites you to find out about courses and careers available in the agri-food and land-based sectors by attending an open day this October.
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DAERA announces no deal contingency plans to manage exports from the agri-food sector
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced its plan to manage the Export Health Certification needs of the agri-food sector if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
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Water management – is your farmyard fit for purpose?
As the days get shorter it is time to think of preparing farmyards for the winter time.
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DAERA seeks views on Animal Health & Welfare
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today published a consultation document on a draft Northern Ireland Animal Health and Welfare Strategic Framework.
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Forest Service takes steps to improve import controls
DAERA Forest Service has introduced strengthened control measures for the import of oak trees.
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New requirements for soil sampling
What are the reasons for soil sampling?
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Upcoming courses from CAFRE Equine Industry Training
Level 3 Certificate in Horse Care & Management
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DAERA funding to connect people with nature
A new environment fund aimed at making it easier for people to connect with the natural environment has been launched today by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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Environmental Farming Scheme – Wider Level opening for applications
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Wider Level will open for applications from Monday 19 August to 20 September 2019. Successful applicants will be...
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Jessica’s route to success
An interview with CAFRE student Jessica McCann (by Ron Gardiner)
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CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations (Level II) Course - closing date for 2019/20 enrolments is approaching
The CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations (Level II) Course is currently open for enrolments and will close at 4:00pm on Saturday 24 August 2019.
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Dairy-4-Future Project – Exchange visit to Brittany
Dairy-4-Future is an exciting new €3.8 million Atlantic Interreg funded project aiming to improve the sustainability of dairy farming in the Atlantic regions of Europe.