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One of the world’s longest running surveys, moves online
The Annual Agricultural and Horticultural Census will be completed entirely online, for the first time in its history, due to COVID-19.
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Bathing water results are worth making a splash about - Poots
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has welcomed news that more than half of our bathing waters are officially excellent - but he warned bathers and sun seekers not to use it as an excuse to flock...
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DAERA seeks views on future Further Education support and charging at CAFRE
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today launched a consultation document seeking the views of the public on how we support and fund Further Education at CAFRE.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for June 2020
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in June will be either:
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We’ve never been more grateful to waste sector for their vital work - Poots
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has applauded the essential waste sector for maintaining key services, protecting the environment and public health during the pandemic.
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Poots highlights dangers of pollution in waterways
Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA has reminded farmers, businesses and members of the public of the need to be extra careful to avoid pollution of local waterways.
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Management notes for June 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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Apply now for the OCN NI Level 3 Award in The Principles of Meat Technology course at Loughry Campus, CAFRE
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is pleased to release dates for the next OCN NI Level 3 Award in The Principles of Meat Technology which will be delivered onsite at Loughry...
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New deadline to provide evidence on impact of air pollution on environment
Stakeholders are being given an extra four weeks to submit evidence on the impact of air pollution, such as ammonia, on our natural environment.
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Water users urged to enhance biosecurity
Commercial and recreational water users in Co Tyrone are being urged to enhance their biosecurity measures after tests have confirmed an outbreak of Crayfish plague in the Upper Ballinderry River catchment.
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Applications are invited for a Study Tour to the Netherlands – Innovations in hatching and commercial egg production
The three-day study tour will focus on the latest technologies being adopted for hatching and commercial egg production in the Netherlands.
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Making the dairy business more resilient
Dairy farms have seen significant variations in cashflow since spring 2022.
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CAFRE Open Days
Discover the wide range of degree courses available to study at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE).
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Open Day at Enniskillen Campus
If you are considering studying for an equine qualification now is the time to discover CAFRE.
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Drinking Water Quality remains high across Northern Ireland
The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) report for 2022 has once again found drinking water quality in Northern Ireland is of a high standard.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for October 2023
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in October 2023 will be either:
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Planning for efficient feeding of the dairy herd this winter
“Winter feeding and the efficiency with which a winter feed programme is managed has a major impact on the cost of milk production and the profitability of any dairy enterprise,” says CAFRE Dairy Development Adviser...
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Muir welcomes Executive approval for Lough Neagh Report and 37-point Action Plan
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has described today’s approval by the NI Executive of the 37-point Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan as the first step on a journey towards the long term rehabilitation of water...
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CAFRE Apprenticeship programmes for the Equine Industry
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is accepting applications for the Level 2 Apprenticeship and Level 3 Apprenticeship in the Equine Industry programmes starting in October 2023.
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Un-sticking the Chewing gum on the streets of NI
The Chewing Gum Task Force launched in 2021 and for this year, 2023, Mid and East Antrim Borough, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough, Fermanagh and Omagh District, Derry City and Strabane District, Causeway Coast and Glens...