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Environment Minister visits blue carbon habitat
Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA has visited a saltmarsh blue carbon habitat at Castle Espie to hear about its vital contribution to climate change and protecting our natural world.
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Preparation will make all the difference on Suckler farms as we approach the spring calving season
Calving can be a difficult and stressful time of the year especially if you aren’t prepared for it. John Sands, Senior Beef and Sheep Adviser with CAFRE highlights some top tips to ensure you are...
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Careers Day at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus
The diverse range of careers available in the equine industry were showcased at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise’s (CAFRE) Equine Careers Day.
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Poots attends first meeting of the UK Agricultural Partnership
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has virtually attended the first meeting of the UK Agricultural Partnership.
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EU report laid in the Assembly
An EU audit report to assess whether the system of controls in place for animals and agri-food products entering Northern Ireland at Points of Entry met the EU requirements, has been deposited in the Assembly...
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Agriculture Minister attends YFCU conference
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has officially opened the annual YFCU 2022 Agri-Food Conference at the Galgorm Resort and Spa in Ballymena.
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DAERA seeks views on Resilience Payment as part of Future Agricultural Policy Proposals
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs launched the Future Agricultural Policy Proposals for Northern Ireland for public consultation on 21 December 2021. Within the consultation document, DAERA is proposing a Resilience Payment and...
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Poots pumps £300,000 into showcasing NI food
Funding to showcase Northern Ireland’s food and drink sector has been announced by Agri-food Minister Edwin Poots.
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Rural Micro Capital Grant scheme reaches £5million milestone - Poots
On a visit to Saintfield to see first-hand the benefits of the Rural Micro Capital Grants Scheme at Saintfield Community Trust and Saintfield Rural Development Association Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA announced that the...
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Transform your career - Discover Apprenticeships at CAFRE
Discover CAFRE programmes during NI Apprenticeship Week, Monday 07 to Friday 11 February.
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Poots gives £2million to vital search and rescue services
A new £2million Covid scheme to help support vital search and rescue teams across Northern Ireland has been announced today by DAERA Minister Edwin Poots.
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New Oversight committee to monitor progress on NI’s first Rural Policy Framework – Poots
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has this week outlined progress on the outcome of his Rural Policy Framework consultation during an Assembly statement.
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Minister launches School Pollinator Garden Scheme
Following the success of his Department’s first ever Rural Community Pollinator Scheme, Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots MLA has now launched a scheme specifically for schools to improve the health of...
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Poots concerned about net zero targets
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has expressed his deep disappointment and concern after proposals to reach net zero emissions by 2050 were backed last night in the Assembly.
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Entitlement Register for 2022 now available to view - Poots
Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) Entitlement Registers for 2022 are now available to view Agriculture Minister, Edwin Poots, has confirmed.
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Plan early for Protein Crops
As the pilot Protein Crop Scheme enters its second year, many arable growers will be considering the option of including protein crops in their rotation.
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Minister - Online system for Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) Derogation records and 2022 applications now open
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots MLA has announced that his Department’s online system for submitting applications for a Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) derogation, and the submission of 2021 fertilisation accounts for...
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Help keep African Swine Fever out of Northern Ireland
Agriculture Minister, Edwin Poots MLA has reminded pig owners about the risk of African Swine Fever (ASF) following a confirmed case in a wild boar in Northern Italy.
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Management notes for February 2022
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 visits Castlewellan Castle
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots has visited Castlewellan Castle to see the restoration works undertaken by Centre Ministries.