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Environmental Farming Scheme – Support available to improve watercourses on your farm
Tranche 3 of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Wider Level is open for applications until 20 September 2019.
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Tackling agricultural pollution through the Environmental Farming Scheme
The EFS Wider Level supports farmers to create ‘green infrastructure’ in the wider countryside, outside of environmentally designated sites and priority habitats. This could include land that is farmed more intensively.
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Sheep Conference 2019 – ‘Future Proofing your Sheep Enterprise’ – Book your place now
There’s just under a month to go, plans for the joint stakeholder conference entitled ‘Future Proofing your Sheep Enterprise’ are almost complete.
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Managing hedges for wildlife
It’s time to think about your hedge management.
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Alternatives breeds proving a success on Newbuildings farm
Curryfree Hill Farm, in Newbuildings is managed by Irwin and Olive Dougherty along with their son David.
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DAERA launches Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2019
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that the 2019 Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme is now open for applications.
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DAERA to prosecute BVD offenders
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced plans to take enforcement action against herd keepers who breach the testing requirements of the 2016 BVD Order.
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Managing your Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) entitlements
Entitlements are what farm businesses use to claim BPS each year by activating an equivalent number of eligible hectares in the online Single Application.
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CAFRE horticulture students help prepare Hillsborough gardens for grand re-opening
Imagine Callum Burnside’s surprise when he met Prince Charles in the Walled Garden at Hillsborough Castle.
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Quarry water is a stone-cold killer. Stay out. Stay alive.
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has warned the general public of the dangers of swimming in disused quarries.
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EFS Higher opens Monday 15 April
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that the Higher Level of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS (H)) will open for applications on Monday 15 April 2019.
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Draperstown Suckler Business Development Group discuss the importance of herd fertility
The Draperstown Suckler Group met recently at Mulligans Moneynenagh to discuss the importance of good herd fertility management on overall farm profitability.
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Check eligibility before claiming Basic Payment in 2019
It is often very difficult for DAERA to determine from satellite imagery whether bogland and areas covered with heather and rush are eligible and are being managed.
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Agriculture students demonstrate their food enterprise skills
BSc (honours) Agricultural Technology students impressed industry judges with food products ranging from BBQ pulled duck sliders to A2 strawberry milkshake to oven baked fruit bites and a host of innovative food products at their...
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The Aga Khan Studs award a bursary to a CAFRE equine student
Megan McOuat, a final year Foundation Degree in Equine Management student, was the successful recipient of The Aga Khan Studs bursary awarded as part of the Careers Day at Enniskillen Campus.
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Air pollution forecast for Northern Ireland
Widespread moderate air pollution is forecast today across Northern Ireland which will persist until Sunday.
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Focusing on maternal characteristics in Tyrone Business Development Group
Nigel Kee runs a mixed sheep and beef farm along with his family near Douglas Bridge, Co Tyrone. He is an active member of two local suckler beef and sheep Business Development Group’s (BDG’s).
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Linking production with the environment
Stephen Chambers farms the family farm near Annahilt in County Down. He keeps a herd of Limousin cross suckler cows and produces Aberdeen Angus calves with all calves finished as beef.
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Deadline to transfer Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) entitlements looms
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has reminded farmers that the deadline to complete a transfer of entitlements for the 2019 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) is 02 May 2019. Don’t Delay!!
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DAERA invites dairy farmers to the Netherlands to view methods for reducing ammonia
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is offering 16 dairy farmers the opportunity to travel to the Netherlands to learn about innovative ways to reduce ammonia emissions.