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Consultation on Contractual relationships in the UK dairy industry
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA is encouraging Northern Ireland stakeholders to respond to a UK-wide consultation on Contractual relationships in the UK dairy industry.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for July 2020
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in July will be either:
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How one Co Down farmer planned to maximise his dairy business
The Jackson farm is located on the outskirts of Bangor, Co Down where Stephen Jackson manages 260 dairy cows and young stock, alongside his father David and two other full-time employees.
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Grazing for cattle performance - it’s only half-time
The correct management of grazing platforms will drive increased grass growth and utilisation. This is an important factor in profitable beef systems where the production of high quantities of quality grass will contribute to cost...
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Agriculture Minister outlines £25m COVID-19 fund
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has outlined the sectors eligible for a £25m COVID-19 financial support package today in a Written Statement to the Assembly.
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Managing fly and midge irritation in horses and ponies
Flies and midges are the most obvious external irritants affecting horses and ponies during summer. Many horses and ponies find flies extremely irritating, both mentally and physically, and will struggle to concentrate on their work...
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CAFRE’s advice on reducing lameness in your sheep flock
Lameness is a common and persistent problem in some sheep flocks. It is a serious health and welfare issue that causes pain and discomfort. As well as effecting ewe health it can also impact on...
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Application deadline for CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations (Level II) Course is looming
The deadline to apply for the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Agricultural Business Operations Level II Certificate (2020-2021) is fast approaching.
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DAERA to reduce number of inspections for 2020 Basic Payment Scheme
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is to carry out a reduced number of inspections for the 2020 Basic Payment Scheme year, Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced.
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The Dairy-4-Future project sees pilot farmers meet on-farm and online
Dairy-4-Future is an EU Interreg funded project, with the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) one of eleven partners from the Atlantic region of Western Europe.
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Co Down communities ‘revitalised’ thanks to major DAERA investment
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA today visited two Co Down villages set to be revitalised by a major investment of £250,000 from his Department.
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Poots praises dedication of Rural Support
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has praised the work of Rural Support after he met recently with new Rural Support CEO, Veronica Morris and Rural Support Chair, John Thompson.
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June stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in June 2020:
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Drainage – is it working for you?
Many drainage systems put in place in the period of capital grant schemes are still working effectively and with good maintenance they should still be working for at least another 15 – 20 years.
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A reminder of when hedge cutting is permitted
Hedgerows are a characteristic feature of our landscape and in Northern Ireland we have the highest density of field boundaries in the UK. They are an incredible asset to farms, attractive in the landscape and...
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Wildfires cause lasting damage to local habitats – Poots
Environment minister Edwin Poots has again appealed for the public to not light fires when visiting the countryside. During a visit to Armoy, Minister Poots said: “The level of lasting damage caused to natural habitat...
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Poots welcomes NI representation on Trade and Agriculture Commission
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has welcomed the announcement that NI will be represented on the new Trade and Agriculture Commission following the appointment of Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) Deputy President, Mr Victor Chestnutt.
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Managing your grazing quality and preparing for autumn
As we approach mid-July, the grass supply on most beef and sheep farms is potentially becoming more difficult to manage.
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Sward improvement – make the investment work on your farm
Reseeding ten per cent of the farm each year is a target that farmers should aim to achieve to increase productivity from their grassland.
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DAERA invites businesses to take part in online EU Exit awareness events
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is encouraging agri-food businesses and traders to take part in the Department’s forthcoming online EU Exit events aimed at providing information and guidance to help businesses...