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CAFRE officials outline financial support packages available to farm businesses
The UK government has introduced a number of support packages to aid businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. Provided they meet the eligibility criteria agri-business owners may be able to avail of assistance through these...
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Be responsible with waste
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has urged people once again not to fly-tip and to think twice about clearing out their house and gardens during COVID-19.
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Inter Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (IMG EFRA)
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA participated in the April meeting of The Inter Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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Poots comments on dairy support options
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots, MLA has commented on some recent announcements regarding support for the dairy sector in response to market disturbances caused by COVID-19.
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Over 90 per cent of CAFRE’s equine graduates secure industry positions
If you are considering a career in equestrianism then the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is the only place on the island of Ireland offering accredited, respected and recognised qualifications in the...
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Are you considering postgraduate study at CAFRE?
If you are in the final year of your undergraduate course, this certainly isn’t the 2020 that you expected.
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CAFRE ready to aid food sector innovation with advice and finance
The Northern Ireland food sector has valiantly stepped up to the plate to face the unprecedented challenges posed by the Covid-19 crisis.
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Creep feeding lambs – is it an option?
Financial benchmarking completed by the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) on Northern Ireland sheep farms consistently highlights a strong correlation between weaning percentage and enterprise profitability.
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2020/2021 Agricultural Pay Rates
The Agricultural Wages Board for Northern Ireland (AWB) has confirmed changes to pay for agricultural workers. At a meeting of the AWB on Friday 13 March 2020, the Board agreed the rates to become effective...
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Calving and lambing at CAFRE during the Coronavirus pandemic
Calving and lambing time presents its own challenges each year. However, this year has brought its own unique set of circumstances with the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic in March.
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Can you afford to miss this grazing opportunity this summer?
In recent years there appear to have been more and more cows being housed over the summer months. In some cases this may have been as a result of herds having outgrown the available grazing...
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The benefits of using lime to maximise soil nutrient performance
There are many benefits to spreading lime on farm. Lime is a soil conditioner and controls the soil acidity by neutralising the effects of acids from nitrogen (N) fertiliser, slurry and high rainfall. Other benefits...
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Are worm burdens affecting the performance of your lambs?
Worm control is vital if you are aiming to achieve good lamb growth rates and a profitable sheep enterprise. Heavy worm burdens in lambs will result in a check in growth rate leading to a...
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Support our food retailers and takeaways
Northern Ireland’s food producers needs our support as they adapt to the new norm and continue to trade, DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA has said.
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Farm innovation visit to England proves a winner
At the moment the Farm Innovation Visits Scheme has been suspended due to travel and social distancing restrictions. This is a College of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) scheme which offers farmers and growers...
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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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Clover swards are a path to profitability during Covid-19
The current Covid-19 pandemic means profitable and cost effective systems are more important than ever to help farm businesses continue to meet the needs of the supply chain.
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Minister reviews pause on routine inspections
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA has outlined the next steps for his Department’s routine inspection programme and decided that a number of inspections will restart over the coming days and weeks.
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Quarry water is a stone cold killer: stay out - stay alive
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots has relaunched his Department’s Stone Cold Killer campaign and issued a warning to the general public about the dangers of swimming in disused quarries.
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Food safety remains paramount in the midst of continuing Coronavirus pandemic
Local food producers have been at the forefront in the supply of high quality food products during the unprecedented times that have been experienced during the Coronavirus pandemic. Ensuring a steady supply of high quality...