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Poots announces new Brucellosis protocol
A new surveillance protocol for Brucellosis will benefit farmers and industry, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots, MLA, has said.
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Key Rural Issues Publication - 2020
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today published ‘Key Rural Issues 2020’.
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Drinking Water Quality remains high across Northern Ireland
The safety and quality of drinking water in Northern Ireland remains high, a new report today confirmed.
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It’s time to ‘Get into Nature’ says Environment Minister
Many of us are staycationing closer to home and it’s the perfect time to ‘Get into Nature’ and appreciate the environment on our doorstep – Environment Minister Edwin Poots has said.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for October 2020
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in October will be either:
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Resilience in the face of an ever changing climate
Northern Ireland is experiencing more extreme weather events than ever before. 2020 Met Office records inform us that we have experienced the wettest February since records began. March, April and May resulted in the driest...
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Management notes for October 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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Poots announces 4.3% increase to BPS entitlements in 2020 scheme year
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced that a linear increase of 4.3% will be applied to all Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) entitlements in 2020 scheme year.
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CAFRE and Teagasc to host joint dairy calf to beef webinars
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in conjunction with Teagasc have announced that they are to collaborate on presenting two virtual beef technology events in October.
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Poots launches £550K scheme to boost rural tourism
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has launched a £550,000 scheme to boost tourism in rural areas.
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CAFRE take equine health course entirely online
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) have announced that their course ‘Managing Equine Health’ will be delivered online beginning in the next few weeks.
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DAERA seeks views on Review of the Schedule of the Rural Needs Act (NI) 2016
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today commenced a consultation exercise to inform the review of the list of bodies and persons set out in the Schedule to the Rural Needs...
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How to achieve profitable dairy production
The effects of lockdown arising from the Covid-19 pandemic have effected everyone. Dairying Advisers at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) have adapted by keeping in touch with Business Development Group (BDG)...
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How to alleviate soil compaction on farm land
Soil compaction has become a significant problem on many farms with the typically wet Northern Irish climate and further exacerbated by the trend towards heavier machinery and more intensive grazing systems. This combined with a...
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CAFRE – making plans for a return to campus life
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is well advanced in its preparations to resume face-to-face delivery of its education and knowledge transfer programmes whilst complying with government advice.
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Why you should keep clover when reseeding
Clover forms a useful addition to a grass sward. In addition to reducing the need for artificial fertiliser and its high feed value, clover also provides an impressive pollen and nectar resource for insects that...
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Inter Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (IMG EFRA) June meeting
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA participated in the June meeting of the Inter Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (IMG EFRA).
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Farm Safety Week 2020: Ministers urge farming community to ‘stay safe to stay alive’
During the 8th annual Farm Safety Week, the Ministers met with Co Tyrone man William Sayers who came close to losing his life as a 12-year-old boy when he lost his arm after his coat...
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Ministers Poots and Swann Launch Rural Support’s New Winter Programme
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots and Health Minister Robin Swann have jointly launched Rural Support’s new Winter Programme 2020.
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Farmers receive over £275m in Direct Payments
Just over £275million has been paid to farmers in the first week of Direct Payments being issued, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced.