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Managing slurry and livestock buildings to reduce ammonia emissions
Ammonia is a naturally occurring gas containing nitrogen and hydrogen, with the chemical formula NH3. Some agricultural practices and activities encourage the loss of nitrogen into the atmosphere in the form of ammonia.
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Online system for Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) derogation 2023 applications and submission of 2022 records now open
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) online system for submitting applications for a Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) derogation in 2023 and the submission of 2022 fertilisation accounts for derogated farms, is now...
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Are you a Loughry Food Graduate?
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) invites past and current Loughry Food students and staff to an Alumni event on Tuesday 24 January at 6.30pm. Having recently established a CAFRE Food Alumni...
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Industry 4.0 Food Factory of the Future event at CAFRE
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), in partnership with the Northern Ireland Technology Centre (NITC) at Queen’s University Belfast, held an event to highlight how the principles of Advanced Manufacturing can benefit...
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CAFRE and UFU joint poultry conference to address market trends and energy costs
Consumer buying patterns, rising energy costs and avian influenza are just some of the topics to be addressed at a conference for the poultry industry.
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World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 18 to 24 November 2022
New global research reports that bacterial Anti-microbial Resistance (AMR) has become a leading cause of death worldwide and is killing about 3,500 people every day. If left unchecked deaths are expected to reach 10 million...
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Forest Parks - Tell Us What You Think
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in partnership with local Councils and community partners have recently invested in enhancements of Forest Parks and Community Trails to encourage use of the Forests and...
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DAERA urges Environmental Farming Scheme applicants to complete their Claim Confirmation now
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is asking EFS agreement holders who started their agreement on 1 January 2022 to ensure they complete a Claim Confirmation this December.
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Discover Bursary and Scholarship Opportunities at CAFRE
Students at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) have welcomed the launch of the 2022-23 Student Bursary and Scholarship Programme.
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CAFRE tool developed for EFS Irish Moiled Cattle option
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) have developed an online calculator to assist those applicants who claim for Irish Moiled Cattle in the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS).
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Improving efficiencies and technologies on upland and lowland grazing systems on Scottish sheep farms
Applications are invited for this study tour to the Loch Lomond region, Scotland.
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DAERA announces further financial support for local pig sector
A support scheme worth up to £1.6 million for local pig farmers has been announced by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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UK Nature Conservation Bodies highlight importance of nature recovery in securing a sustainable future ahead of COP15
The recovery of nature is vital to help address the threat posed by climate change and provide food and water security, our wellbeing, and our economy.
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Avian housing order introduced in NI
Mandatory housing measures for all kept birds and poultry are to come into force across Northern Ireland (NI) from midday on 28 November in a bid to combat the growing threat of avian flu.
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First ever UK woodland natural flood management guide published
A new United Kingdom-wide guide outlining how our forests and woodlands can reduce the damaging effects and financial impact of flooding on vulnerable communities has been recently published by Forest Research, in collaboration with the...
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CAFRE students getting to the bones of equine anatomy and physiology
In September 2022, the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) released its first ever fully online course delivered at Level 4 at Enniskillen Campus.
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Calving Heifers at 24 months discussed at Fermanagh Suckler BDG
As we strive to have sustainable suckler herds within Northern Ireland calving replacement beef heifers at 24 months is one area that many farmers within Business Development Groups (BDG) aim to achieve. One farmer who...
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Brucellosis compensation rates for November 2022
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in November 2022 will be either:
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DAERA Survey identifies lost Royal Navy ‘Dragonfly’ Helicopter in Lough Foyle
The 1958 crash site of a rare Royal Navy helicopter has been identified as part of the Northern Ireland 3D Coastal Survey of the entire NI coastline, commissioned by The Department of Agriculture, Environment and...
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Is your business involved in placing plant protection products (pesticides) on the market?
If you have a business with premises in Northern Ireland that is involved in placing on the market plant protection products (pesticides) for professional and/or amateur use, you must comply with the Official Controls (Plant...