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Poots praises CAFRE students who will be taking the reins of the equine industry
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA today praised students at CAFRE’s equine campus in Enniskillen where he addressed guests at the annual careers day and bursary awards.
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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 July to September 2019 have been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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Northern Ireland agricultural incomes in 2019
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today published the first (provisional) estimate for farm incomes in 2019. Revisions have been made to previous years.
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Plant Export Certificates go online
Anyone exporting plants or plant products can now apply online for their statutory phytosanitary certificate.
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Poor farm prices have made 2019 a difficult year for farmers - Poots
Our farmers should be properly rewarded for the high quality produce that they provide, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA said today.
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Extension of the appointment of Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland Board Member
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots, today announced that he has extended the appointment of a Member of the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC), Mr Patrick McElroy, for a period of six months.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for February 2020
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in January will be either:
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Poots confirms £293million secured for Direct Payments in 2020
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has confirmed that farmers will share £293million in Direct Payments for the 2020 scheme year and that his Department aims to make full payments from 16 October 2020.
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Certificate in the Principles of Horse Care
The Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horse Care is an accredited course which will run over eight evenings at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Greenmount Campus, Antrim
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January stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in January 2020:
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20,000 people benefit from Family Farm Health Check
A significant milestone was reached today when the highly popular Farm Family Health Check Programme celebrated its 20,000th health screening.
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Management notes for February 2020
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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CAFRE’s success highlighted by National Apprenticeship Week
This year’s National Apprenticeship Week (February 3-7) has proven to be a great opportunity for businesses to realise the benefits that apprenticeships can bring to them.
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2020 Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) derogation are now open
Applications for a derogation to spread up to 250kg of Nitrogen per hectare per year have now opened under the Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) NI 2019.
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Meeting the challenges of managing large dairy herds
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is offering dairy farmers the opportunity to travel to Great Britain to learn about large dairy herd management.
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Farmer’s praise for Business Development Groups
A Co Tyrone farmer has lauded the work of Business Development Groups (BDG’S) in helping to develop an even stronger interest in his agricultural business.
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Poots pledges to stand up for local fishermen
Fisheries Minister Mr Edwin Poots, has vowed to fight for our local fishing industry and support its growth as he visited Kilkeel Harbour today.
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Date confirmed for CAFRE’s Equine Management Conference
The date has been set for this year’s College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Equine Management Conference.
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Poots opens new £140,000 project in Brantry Wood
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA has officially opened a £140,000 project at Brantry Wood, Eglish, Co Tyrone that will provide recreational space and assist in tackling isolation and improving health and well-being in rural areas.
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Poots announces £2.2million for environmental projects from carrier bag levy money
Environment Minister Edwin Poots today announced that 24 environmental projects across NI will share £2.2million of monies generated by the carrier bag levy.