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DAERA urges businesses, farmers and councils to use water wisely
With the current spell of warm and dry weather continuing, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has urged businesses, councils and farmers to use water wisely and be aware of regulations for...
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Forest Expansion Scheme opens
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced the opening of the latest phase of the Forest Expansion Scheme.
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DAERA reminds holidaymakers: don’t risk it, leave it behind
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today issued a reminder to holidaymakers travelling abroad not to bring any animal or plant products back into Northern Ireland.
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Farm Family First Aid Awareness
Research by the Farm Safety Partnership suggests that as many as 100 accidents per month happen on Northern Ireland farms which require some form of medical attention. In spring 2018, CAFRE in conjunction with NFU...
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Soil health in Northern Ireland – DAERA funded AFBI research
‘Soil Health’ is a relatively new term that is being discussed more and more by farmers, growers, agronomists and researchers.
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June stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in June 2018:
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From the Scullery to the Shop
Based in Belfast, SculleryMade owner, Caoimhe Nic An tSaoir, identified an opportunity to combine the flavours of malted barley within their own black pudding recipe.
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DAERA urges farmers and landowners to destroy noxious weeds
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today reminded farmers and landowners of the need to destroy noxious weeds.
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Grass quality monitoring for 1st cut silage 2018
The poor weather during the late summer/autumn 2017 had a major impact on the ability of farmers to get silage cut and/or autumn grass grazed off. This has had an impact into the 2018 growing...
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April stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in April 2018:
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Using local farm products to create innovative dishes
Understanding the supply chain is fundamental to agricultural production and innovation.
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New product success for Loughry students
National Diploma food students at CAFRE’s Loughry Campus have had their creativity, entrepreneurial skills and practical know-how, tested in a recent competition to design a new food product.
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Reports on the Northern Ireland Food and Drinks Processing Sector and the NI Veterinary Sector
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has released two reports, ‘DAERA Migrant Labour and Trade Enquiry’ and ‘EU Migrant Labour: the NI Veterinary Sector’.
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Forestry and Tree Health Professionals share knowledge to protect trees
Professional foresters and tree health specialists from across the UK and Ireland attended a recent event hosted by Forest Service to share knowledge and expertise on current and future risks to our tree health and...
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Blue Frog Equestrian Bedding award a Bursary to a CAFRE Equine Student
Sarah Ross, a final year Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horse Management student, was the successful recipient of the Blue Frog bursary which was awarded as part of the Careers Day at Enniskillen Campus.
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How successful was your lambing?
For the majority of farmers lambing is over and for those who lamb earlier it may seem like a distant memory. However, now is the most appropriate time to assess performance of lambing and highlight...
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Dog owners urged to take care in the countryside
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and the Ulster Farmers’ Union are calling on all dog owners to be careful in the countryside.
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New Phytosanitary Certificate System Goes Live
DAERA’s Plant Health Inspection Branch (PHIB) have upgraded their Phytosanitary Certificate System.
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Northern Ireland Environmental Statistics Report released
The Northern Ireland Environmental Statistics Report has been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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NIEA reveals illegal fly-tipping costs
The illegal dumping of waste is the biggest environmental concern for households in Northern Ireland according to the latest statistics from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA).