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Brucellosis compensation rates for August 2023
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in August 2023 will be either:
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Managing swards in unpredictable weather
Met Office data has shown Northern Ireland to have more than double its average rainfall for the month, with 185.4mm (207% of the long-term average). This is a far cry from 2022 weather when Northern...
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Don’t miss your chance to register for Zone 2 of DAERA’s Soil Nutrient Health Scheme
If you are a farmer in West County Armagh, South Tyrone or all of Fermanagh, now is your chance to register for Zone 2 of DAERA’s Soil Nutrient Health Scheme. The deadline is fast approaching...
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Stand out with a course from CAFRE
Exam results days are fast approaching. Do you know someone waiting for results? Courses at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) could set their career off in the right direction.
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Study Food at CAFRE – Loughry Campus
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) delivers courses which may suit learners looking for a change from traditional school and university life.
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Cutting the costs of lameness on sheep farms
Lameness is a common and persistent problem in sheep flocks which has a negative impact on lamb growth rates, ewe fertility and longevity.
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Northern Ireland Carrier Bag Levy Annual Statistics 2022/23 released
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the Northern Ireland carrier bag levy annual statistics for 2022/23.
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CAFRE rush control on-farm event planned for the Seagahan catchment
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in conjunction with Northern Ireland Water (NI Water), are holding an on-farm rush control event on Wednesday 30 August on George McCall’s farm, 98 Seagahan, Collone...
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CAFRE welcomes back former student as new Head of Food Education
Loughry Campus has welcomed back a familiar face following the appointment of Fintan McCann as Head of Food Technology Education at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE).
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Preparing for the autumn calving season
On many dairy farms autumn cows will be starting to calve and emphasis switches to planning for the winter housing and feeding period, management of the transition cow, care of the new-born calf and housing...
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June stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in June 2023:
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Statistical Reports on Northern Ireland Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has released two statistical reports today.
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Students Graduate with Degree Qualifications at CAFRE
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) hosted its first combined Higher Education Graduation Ceremony at Greenmount Campus.
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DAERA reminds holidaymakers - Don’t risk it, leave it behind!
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today issued a reminder to holidaymakers travelling abroad not to bring any animal or plant products back into Northern Ireland.
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Announcement of new Interim Chair of the Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (NIFHA)
The Board of the Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (NIFHA) has nominated Board Member, Mr David Knott, to the position of Interim Chair effective from 01 July 2023. The arrangement will be in place until...
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Brucellosis compensation rates for July 2023
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in July 2023 will be either:
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CAFRE Food Alumni Reconnected at Loughry Campus
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) invited past and current Loughry Food students and staff to an Alumni event on Tuesday 20 June.
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CAFRE BIO-tool to measure habitat on your farm
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) have developed a tool which is designed to assess the intended or unintentional provision for nature on a farm.
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Keeping It ‘in Style’ with Chestnutt’s Farm Yoghurt
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Loughry Campus supports small and medium sized businesses innovate through the Innovation Voucher programme.
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The Value of Slurry Analysis
Cattle slurry is a variable product and recent slurry analyses carried out by farmers in local College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Business Development Groups have shown a large variation in nutrient value.