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CAFRE EFS event at Enniskillen Campus
CAFRE Enniskillen Campus will host a farm walk in connection with the opening of the Environmental Farming Scheme (Wider level).
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CAFRE Dry stone walling courses – 2019
CAFRE will hold two dry stone walling training events on Friday 6 September 2019 and Saturday 14 September 2019 (start time: 10.00 am) at CAFRE’s Greenmount Hill Farm, Glenwherry.
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Options available under DAERA’s Environmental Farming Scheme (Wider)
With the application window now open for the Environmental Farming Scheme (Wider Level), the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has outlined options available and further guidance on the Scheme.
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Better Farm Beef Challenge NI Autumn Walks
The Better Farm Beef Challenge (BFBC) NI programme is running two open farm events this autumn. The programme which is a joint initiative between CAFRE, ABP food group and the Irish Farmers Journal currently has...
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A slice of ‘American Pie’ for Claire!
Each year students from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) are given the opportunity to compete for an opportunity to study in the USA.
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Innovations in breeding and performance recording for efficient profitable sheep systems
Applications are invited for this Study Tour to Great Britain
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Northern Ireland carrier bag levy annual statistics 2018/19 released
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has published the Northern Ireland carrier bag levy annual statistics for 2018/19.
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Herbal leys improving performance on Co. Down farm
Dale Orr is an organic beef and sheep farmer, farming close to Strangford, Co. Down.
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NIEA signs innovative environmental agreement with Dale Farm
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the signing of a Prosperity Agreement between the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) and dairy company Dale Farm.
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Shoppers help pump £15million into protecting our environment
More than £15million has been pumped into protecting our environment over the last three years thanks to the plastic carrier bag levy, head of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) David Small has revealed.
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CAFRE rush control event planned for Plumbridge, Co. Tyrone
CAFRE are holding a rush control event on Wednesday 4 September 2019 starting in Plumbridge Parochial Hall and then moving on to a nearby farm. Farmers can choose from a 2pm afternoon session or a...
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Reseeding for sheep farmers - Markethill Sheep Business Development Group
Reseeding is an activity on the farming calendar associated with late Summer. The Markethill Sheep Business Development group met recently on Sean Deighan’s Farm near Whitecross to discuss the practicalities and benefits of reseeding.
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DAERA asks for your views about forest plans
Dr Denis McMahon, the Permanent Secretary for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched an Easy Read version of the Forest Service’s forestry planning scoping consultation document.
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Help steer DAERA’s use of science
The Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is seeking views on a strategy framework to guide and direct how the Department will utilise science over the next 15 years in delivering services.
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Agroforestry EFS event at Loughgall
All aspects of agroforestry, including tree establishment, grazing management, biodiversity, soil improvement and economics will be covered at an agroforestry EFS event at the AFBI Deerpark farm, Drumilly Road, Loughgall on Thursday 5 September 2019.
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Nine coastal communities to benefit from funding awards
The Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that £835,000 Coastal Communities Fund support has been awarded to nine projects.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for September 2019
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in September will be either:
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Management notes for September 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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DAERA information events – agri-food business preparations for a potential no deal EU exit
Information sessions are being held across Northern Ireland to help agri-food businesses or traders who export or import, to prepare for a no deal Brexit.
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DAERA announces 70% rate for 2019 advance CAP payments
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today announced that the rate of advance Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) payments for 2019 will be 70% of claim value.