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Report on the Northern Ireland food and drinks processing sector
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has published its annual publication, ‘Northern Ireland Food and Drinks Processing Report’ previously known as ‘Size and Performance of the Northern Ireland Food and Drinks Processing Sector...
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Make sure your rams are fit for purpose this breeding season
With the breeding season just around the corner attention at this time of year on the sheep farm will turn to flock assembly.
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Minister announces phased return of face-to-face industry support by CAFRE
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced plans for a phased return of face-to-face delivery of Knowledge and Technology programmes by the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) to Northern Ireland’s agri-food industry.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for August 2020
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in August will be either:
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Changing direction - taking the robotic route on dairy farms
Gordon Campbell and his father Wilson have a dairy and poultry farm on the outskirts of Ballymoney.
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Preparing properly and safely for autumn calving
As we enter August, many suckler farms will be turning their attention to autumn calving. Being well prepared before calving starts will help to ensure a successful season.
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New dairy beef enterprise producing results on a Glens of Antrim farm
The dairy calf to beef sector in Northern Ireland is an important and growing industry and many members of CAFRE’s Suckler Cow Business Development Groups (BDGs) have started to rear dairy bred calves to sell...
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Minister announces £150,000 Water Quality Improvement initiative
Minister Poots has announced an £150,000 Water Quality Improvement strand of the Environmental Challenge Fund Competition, to support water quality projects across Northern Ireland.
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Industrial placement reaps many benefits for CAFRE National Diploma students
An important part of CAFRE’s two-year National Diploma Course takes place outside of the classroom, when students are encouraged to undertake a 12 week placement within the Agri-Food Industry on the summer break between their...
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Minister visits north coast following £2.7m investment
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has visited towns and villages across Northern Ireland’s north coast to see how £2.7million funding provided by his Department can help to revitalise rural communities and stimulate the local...
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Management Notes for August 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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Northern Ireland greenhouse gas statistics 1990-2018 released
A statistical bulletin on greenhouse gas emissions for Northern Ireland, during the period 1990-2018, has been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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Minister sees the impacts of £250,000 Coronavirus Community fund
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has visited two community organisations that have received funding from his Department, to deal with issues affecting the rural community during COVID-19.
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Tightening the calving pattern in the CAFRE dairy herd
The dairy herd at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) fulfils two main roles - student training and the demonstration of best management practice to dairy farmers through knowledge and technology transfer.
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CAFRE introduces new dairy calf to beef knowledge transfer project
Recent data produced by the Livestock Meat Commission showed that 41 per cent of the 2019 prime cattle produced in Northern Ireland originated from the dairy herd.
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Farming Minister Poots welcomes £25million boost for beef and dairy
Farming Minister Edwin Poots has welcomed a £25 million funding boost for the beef and dairy sectors as they grapple with the effects and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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CAFRE Level II course will be ‘open for business’ from June
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Agricultural Business Operations [ABO] Level II Certificate Course will open for 2020-21 applications from June 1.
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Minister Poots warns residents not to do DIY damage to environment
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has urged people not to damage the water environment when doing a spot of DIY or gardening at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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DAERA prepares to gradually lift restrictions on its estate
DAERA-owned forests and country parks are currently being prepared to gradually lift restrictions.
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Why you should plan early for successful potato late blight control
It is of course already well known that blight is a constant threat and significant cost to local potato growers