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Taking the pressure off soils
As weather patterns change and working windows appear to get shorter our soils are being put under increasing pressure.
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Appointment of Deputy Chair to the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs announced the appointment of Colin Coffey as Deputy Chair of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) with effect from 1 January 2018.
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Puppy buyers warned of the risks of purchasing illegally imported dogs
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today reminded anyone buying pet dogs, of the dangers of inadvertently purchasing animals which have come from outside the UK and have not been properly vaccinated.
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CAFRE and Dairy UK launch farm productivity initiative
A joint initiative between Dairy UK and the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise, (CAFRE) has been unveiled to help dairy farmers improve their profitability.
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Hurry, BDG scheme closing for applications
CAFRE has announced that new applications to the Business Development Groups (BDG) scheme must be submitted before 4pm on Thursday 21 December 2017.
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Online consent service launched for Areas of Special Scientific Interest
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has launched a new online service for operations and activities requiring consent in Areas of Special Scientific Interest.
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DAERA delivers new record for CAP payments
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced that a record 97% of farmers in Northern Ireland have received a full or balance CAP payment in December 2017.
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Department consults on Ash Dieback measures
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a consultation on its approach to Ash Dieback.
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National Diploma students have a cracking good time
An integral part of the National Diploma courses at the Loughry Campus of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is visiting food manufacturers to see the practical skills and theory in action.
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Bursaries awarded to winning students
Christmas came early for twenty-two successful agriculture and horticulture students with the CAFRE Bursary programme at Greenmount Campus.
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Have your say on future development of forests in the Sperrins
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Forest Service has launched a public consultation about its plans for the Sperrins.
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Using technology and innovation to protect the environment and support farm efficiency
Making use of innovation and technology in the agriculture sector will be key to improving our environment and making farming more profitable and sustainable.
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Rising to the challenge of making one of our favourite foods healthier
Bakers from across Northern Ireland have received guidance on producing healthier scones from the Food Innovation Centre based at the Loughry Campus of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (CAFRE).
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DAERA offering dairy farmers a free trip to learn innovative heifer raising techniques
Northern Ireland dairy farmers are being offered a fantastic and free opportunity to learn about the latest and innovative practices about rearing heifer’s by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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Minister Poots extends closing date to Business Development Groups Scheme
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Edwin Poots, has extended the closing date for applications to the Business Development Groups (BDGs) Scheme, during a visit to CAFRE’s Greenmount Campus.
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Increase farming knowledge and skills by joining a Business Development Group
Farmers are being urged to increase their knowledge and skills by joining an Environmental Farming Business Development Group (BDG).
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A timely reminder of changes to record keeping for High Phosphorous poultry manure
Poultry producers are being reminded that the final date to send manure exportation records for 2019 to the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) is January 31, 2020.
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Northern Ireland Greenhouse Gas Projection Statistics Released
Northern Ireland greenhouse gas projection statistics based on 2017 greenhouse gas inventory statistics have been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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Inter Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (IMG EFRA)
The Inter Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs met on Monday 13 January at the Defra offices in 2 Marsham Street, London.
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Government and Industry together can help mitigate climate change - Poots
Co-operative partnership working between Government and the industrial sector helps mitigate climate change as well as build a sustainable economy, DAERA Minister Edwin Poots said today.