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Managing the swing from shortage to excess grass
Poor weather conditions persist, grass growth for March and the beginning of April has been below the long-term trend and the grass shortage continues.
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DAERA in UK simulation exercise to test Foot and Mouth Disease readiness
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has joined its counterpart departments in England, Scotland and Wales and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in a national Foot and Mouth Disease simulation exercise...
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Synchronisation of heifers – is it for your herd?
One farmer who adopted this strategy is Robert Patterson. A few years ago on his farm; his stock bull stopped working half way through the breeding season. There was no obvious explanation for it, and...
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DAERA urges farmers to submit Single Application now
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Development (DAERA) is urging farmers to submit their online Single Application as soon as possible as only 32% of total expected Applications have been received.
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DAERA offers extension on request to EFS completion dates
Farmers who are facing difficulties in meeting completion dates for Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Wider agreements due to prolonged period of wet weather can apply for an extension for non-arable options the Department of Agriculture...
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Pilot scheme offers farmers free environmental audit
A new pilot scheme aimed at improving our environment, reducing the number of on-farm inspections and helping farmers comply with payment rules has been launched by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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Showjumping Ireland provide bursary to reward success at CAFRE Enniskillen
Amy Gordon from Annalong, Co Down is a first year Further Education student at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus.
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Budding volunteers required for wild flower survey
Volunteers are being sought to monitor wild flower and plant populations across Northern Ireland.
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Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics released
Provisional Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics for October to December 2017 have been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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DAERA announce extended opening hours for SAF Advisory Service
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced extended availability of the SAF Advisory Service as the deadline for submission of Single Applications fast approaches.
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Ballymena Mart employee receives Farm Family Key Skills health & safety pack
Under the Farm Family Key Skills (FFKS) scheme, CAFRE continues to offer Health & Safety workshops to Farm Families and their employees.
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Brucellosis Compensation Rates for May 2018
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in May will be either:
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EFS claims must be made on Single Application Form
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has reminded farmers who have an Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) agreement for Wider Level from 1 July 2017 or an EFS Higher Level agreement from 1...
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CAFRE and Invest NI working together to support the bakery and snacks sector
The Northern Ireland bakery and snacks sector has a wide base of producers, ranging from artisan businesses to those with a turnover in excess of £250,000 per year.
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Management Notes for May 2018
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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Fifth year of Test and Vaccinate or Remove (TVR) project gets under way
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced that the fifth and final year of the Test and Vaccinate or Remove (TVR) Wildlife Intervention Research Project commenced today in a 100km² area...
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Antibiotic use in livestock
There is concern worldwide about anti-microbial resistance (AMR) and the implications for human health. Antibiotic use in farmed animals is often considered to contribute indirectly to AMR in people. Whilst there are many misconceptions about...
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DAERA and SEAFLAG launch £2.4million scheme for fishing communities
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and the South-East Area Fisheries Local Action Group (SEAFLAG) today officially launched a £2.4million Community-led Local Development (CLLD) initiative for County Down fishing communities.
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Northern Ireland Horse Board award a bursary to a CAFRE Equine student
David Collins, a first year Honours Degree in Equine Management student, was the successful recipient of the Northern Ireland Horse Board bursary which was awarded as part of the Careers Day at Enniskillen Campus.
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Chief Vet stresses importance of biosecurity and vigilance against avian flu
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today confirmed that a second wild greylag goose, found in Lurgan Park, County Armagh, has tested positive for H5N6 Avian Influenza. The second goose, like the...