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Northern Ireland’s draft Ammonia Strategy – find out more!
DAERA’s eight-week consultation on the draft Ammonia Strategy was launched on 4 January 2023 and closes on 3 March 2023 and we welcome the views of all stakeholders and interested parties.
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Noise Complaint Statistics 2021-22 report released
The ‘Noise Complaint Statistics 2021-22’ report has been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.(DAERA).
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Northern Ireland greenhouse gas projection statistics released
Northern Ireland greenhouse gas projection statistics based on 2020 greenhouse gas inventory statistics have been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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What the animal can do to reduce ammonia emissions
In this article Martin Kirk, Technologist, CAFRE – Greenmount Campus, explains there are a number of ways livestock can be managed to help reduce ammonia emissions from Northern Ireland farms.
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Extension to the Chair and Board Members of the Livestock and Meat Commission
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced the extension of the appointments of Mr Gerard McGivern, Chair, and three members of the Board of the Livestock and Meat Commission, Mr Harry...
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NIEA opens the 2023/24 Environment Fund Water Quality Improvement Strand
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has launched the 2023/24 call for applications to the Water Quality Improvement Strand, which is part of its Environmental Challenge Fund Competition.
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Farmer sentenced at Laganside Court
Nigel Foster (55), of Whiterock Road in Killinchy was sentenced today at Laganside Crown Court of ten charges of causing unnecessary suffering to pigs, and one charge of failure to comply with animal by-products notice.
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New regulations on soft-shelled brown crab
New regulations, which came into effect on Friday 10 February 2023, prohibit the landing and retention of soft-shelled edible (brown) crab.
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CAFRE passes milestone of 750 farm enterprises carbon benchmarked
Carbon benchmarking is a process that allows farm businesses to gain an understanding of their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These are comparable across different years and between businesses, provided that the same calculation method is...
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Efficient beef production from spring-born bulls under 16 months
Many spring-born bulls in an under 16-month bull beef system are currently being moved onto their final finishing diet. Nigel Gould, CAFRE Beef and Sheep Adviser, looks at the key areas for efficient production.
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Food Alumni reconnected at Loughry Campus
On Tuesday 24 January a group of nearly 50 Food Alumni gathered to reconnect at Loughry Campus, College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). With both past staff and students in attendance, a nostalgic...
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Monitor – Manage – Improve Performance
The key to increased suckler cow productivity
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New Advanced Manufacturing at CAFRE
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) at Loughry Campus has introduced a new Level 6 module in Advanced Manufacturing.
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Applications open for Cotswolds Farms Biodiversity Farm Innovation Visit (FIV)
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is offering farmers the opportunity to travel to England to learn about innovative approaches to enhancing on farm biodiversity.
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Financial planning essential for year ahead
All agricultural businesses in Northern Ireland (NI) have experienced significant increases in input costs over the last twelve months
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Attention sheep farmers: sheep dipping advice update!
DAERA would like to remind flock keepers about the responsible use of products licensed for the treatment of sheep scab.
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Opening date for £300million Single Application funding announced by DAERA
DAERA has announced the opening of the £300million Single Application and Map Service and Entitlements Transfer Service from 1 March 2023.
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CAFRE students attend Horticulture Careers Fair
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) recently hosted its 12th annual Horticulture Careers Fair at Greenmount Campus. The event was attended by horticulture students, along with local companies and organisations all seeking...
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Northern Ireland Pilot Dairy Farms complete ‘Dairy 4 Future’ Project
A blueprint for low emission dairying, results from regional SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis, farmers views on economic success and common challenges faced by dairy farms in the Atlantic region.
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Cereal Fungicide performance workshops
Fungicide sprays make up close to half of the agrochemical cost on most cereal crops in our wet maritime climate.