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CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations (Level II) Course is now open for 2018/19 applications
The CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations (Level II Certificate) Course is now open for 2018/19 applications.
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NIEA helps businesses keep within the law
Businesses can get free tailored guidance and make sure they are operating within the law thanks to the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA).
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DAERA announces £7.9million budget for second tranche of Farm Business Improvement Scheme, Tier 1
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs today announced that an additional £400,000 is available for the second tranche of Tier 1 of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme – Capital (FBIS-C).
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Only 12 days left to submit 2018 Single Application
With 12 days remaining to the 15 May deadline for submitting the Single Application Form (SAF), the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs is urging farmers who have not yet taken any action, to...
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A tree-mendous honour for historic garden in Castlewellan
Castlewellan Arboretum and Annesley Garden has received a prestigious award in recognition of its tree collection.
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DAERA outlines progress in tackling ammonia
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced further progress in its work to help farmers better protect the environment from the impact of ammonia.
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DAERA secures derogation in three-crop rule for Northern Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has welcomed EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan’s announcement of his intention to agree a derogation from the requirements for crop diversification for arable farmers in Northern Ireland...
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Summer means tractor driving courses for 13–15 year olds at CAFRE
The school holidays are just around the corner and many young members of the family will be helping out with the day to day tasks on the farm.
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Meet the Farm Family Key Skills team at Balmoral Show
Come visit the DAERA stand at this year’s Balmoral Show and meet the Farm Family Key Skills [FFKS] team.
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Friends for life at CAFRE
When we started the Level 3 in Equine Management programme in September 2016 at CAFRE, neither of us knew anyone at Enniskillen Campus - and little did we know both of us would make a...
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Online Single Applications reach 100%
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that 100% of Single Application Forms (SAF) in 2018 were submitted online.
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Farmers asked to give our bees a hand
The agricultural industry in Northern Ireland is being urged to help stop the decline of bees and other pollinating insects.
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Is your farm ready for winter?
The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning for snow and ice, potentially over all of Northern Ireland, for Friday and Saturday (8th and 9th December). In addition, the North Coast may experience strong winds.
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Estimates of crop yields and production in 2017
Yield and production estimates for the main cereal crops and potatoes for the year 2017 were issued today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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DAERA announce launch of second Tranche of Tier 1 of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme-Capital
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has announced the launch of the second Tranche of Tier 1 of its Farm Business Improvement Scheme – Capital (FBIS-C). Further information will be available online from...
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Start the New Year with CAFRE Equine courses
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) provides a range of education, training and technology transfer programmes for the equine industry. For anyone interested in developing their equine knowledge there are two courses...
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2018 Postgraduate Studentships competition now open for applications
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has called on postgraduate students to play their part in research and development by entering the 2018 Postgraduate Studentships competition.
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Positive result from EU Fisheries Council
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has commented on the outcome of the 2017 December Fisheries Council.
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NIEA introduces new on-line submission of manure export forms for 2018
NIEA is introducing a new system for the on-line submission of records for manure export forms from January 2018.
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Financial planning for farms
All businesses need money coming in to pay the bills. Cash is the lifeblood of all businesses and monitoring cashflow is a key part of business management.