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Public consultation launched on proposals to abolish the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) in Northern Ireland
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has launched a public consultation today on proposals to abolish the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) in Northern Ireland.
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CAFRE – I’m going to miss you!
Final year Honours Degree students across the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) are getting ready to embark on a new chapter in their careers as May traditionally marks the end of their...
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Nine new CAFRE Dairy Technology Demonstration Farms appointed
Technology Demonstration Farms (TDFs) provide a network of local farms which allow other farmers the opportunity to see new technology and innovations which they could adopt on their own farms
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DAERA supports Community and Voluntary sector with almost £4million
Community and Voluntary groups across Northern Ireland, including those from the environment sector, have received almost £4million in support from DAERA during the Covid-19 pandemic, Minister Edwin Poots MLA has said.
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CAFRE helps Nathan manage his career
Nathan Crozier graduated with a BSc Honours Degree in Food Management and Marketing from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Loughry Campus in 2015 and continues to develop his career within the...
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New arrival at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise’s equine campus is located near the town of Enniskillen on the edge of Lough Erne in County Fermanagh. It consists of breeding, equitation and racing yards which...
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Pay increase for agricultural workers
The Agricultural Wages Board for Northern Ireland (AWB) has confirmed changes to pay for agricultural workers.
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Poots confirms £2million in cash already hitting bank accounts of pig and poultry producers
Farming Minister Edwin Poots MLA has confirmed that almost £2million of Covid support funding has been paid out to just over 100 pig and poultry producers.
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DAERA Invites applications for Environmental Technology Demonstration Farms
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is currently establishing a network of Technology Demonstration Farms [TDFs] and the next application window is open.
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Did you study food or work at Loughry?
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) invites past and current Loughry Food students and staff to join an online Alumni event on Monday 12 April at 7.30pm.
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Top tips for sustainable dairy farming
In June 2019, the UK Government announced its commitment to ‘Net Zero 2050’. This target has advanced the need for a move towards increasing the sustainability of our agricultural sector. Sustainable farming considers environmental, economic...
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The Principles of Meat Technology Online at CAFRE is open for applications
The Principles of Meat Technology Online will be available from the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in April 2021. Technologists based at CAFRE’s Loughry Campus have designed the Meat Technology course to...
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Minister Poots promotes the merits of the Protein Crops Scheme
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots today visited an arable farm near Hillsborough to encourage eligible farmers/businesses to apply for the recently launched Protein Crops Scheme.
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March stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in March 2021:
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Extra student financial support and alignment of tuition fees announced by Minister Poots
The Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced a new package of financial support for Further Education (FE) students at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE).
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Poots announces payment of £16.5m under Environmental Farming Scheme
Payments totalling £16.5million to participants in the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) have commenced, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced.
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Poots announces £2M Covid-19 financial support package for cull sows
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced a financial support package worth up to £2M for pig farmers who have been impacted by the collapse in prices for cull sows in the last year due...
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Pre-emergence weed control a priority for Protein Crops
With an increased area of peas, beans and Lupins planted this spring in response to the recently announced Protein Crops Scheme, growers are reminded about the importance of timely weed control.
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Poots announces £1.27M Covid-19 support scheme for sheep farmers
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced a financial support package worth up to £1.27 million to sheep farmers who have been impacted by poor wool prices over the past year following the crash in...
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Avian Influenza: Housing measures set to be lifted on 13 April
Compulsory housing measures for poultry and captive birds are set to be lifted in Northern Ireland at midnight on Tuesday 13 April, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots announced today.