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Rural Affairs Minister visits Waringstown village renewal scheme
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has visited Waringstown to see the completion of a £220,599.20 public realm improvement scheme.
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Poots issues reminder to respond to consultation on hand gathering of shellfish in NI
Environment Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, has encouraged people to respond to a public consultation and call for evidence on the hand gathering of shellfish within Northern Ireland before the closing date of 1 September.
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DAERA and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council announce prestigious accolade for Slieve Gullion Forest Park
Following Slieve Gullion Forest Park’s success in winning the Royal Forestry Society’s (RFS) Community Woodland regional award in September 2021, it has received further recognition by winning the Best of the Best Award in this...
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Tranche 6 of EFS Wider now open - Poots
DAERA Minister has announced that Tranche 6 of the Wider Level of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) is now open for applications from 30 August until 23 September.
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Taking positive steps in uncertain times
Feed, fertiliser and fuel prices, as a result of the war in Ukraine and global supply issues, are at levels almost inconceivable a mere 12 months ago.
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Agriculture Minister visits Moy Park Performance House
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has visited the Moy Park Performance House and broiler farm in Waringstown, run by farmer Kingsley Jordan.
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DAERA tackling problem waste streams: Extended Producer Responsibility Webinar
Are you interested in tackling problem waste streams? Then join us at our Webinar on Friday 23 September 2022 (10am-12pm) to find out more about tackling packaging, electrical goods and chewing gum waste.
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Report on the Northern Ireland food and drinks processing sector
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has published its annual publication, ‘Northern Ireland Food and Drinks Processing Report’ previously known as ‘Size and Performance of the Northern Ireland Food and Drinks Processing Sector...
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CAFRE rush control on-farm event planned for the Faughan catchment
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in conjunction with Northern Ireland Water (NI Water), are holding an on-farm rush control event on Thursday 8 September 2022 on Peter McSparron’s farm, 41 Straid...
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New horse handling and behaviour course at CAFRE
Are you interested in learning more about horse handling and behaviour or considering working in the area of equine assisted activities? The new Level 3 Award being offered by the College of Agriculture, Food and...
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CAFRE - the college for me!
Ian Hyland, stepped into higher education at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) completing a Foundation Degree in Equine Management. Ian is continuing his studies at Enniskillen Campus on the BSc (Hons)...
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Brucellosis compensation rates for August 2022
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in August 2022 will be either:
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Incorporating white clover into dairy grazing swards
There is renewed interest in utilising white clover in grazing swards. Mixed swards of clover and perennial rye grass have a number of potential benefits.
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Management notes for August 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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CAFRE EFS farm walk to take place at Enniskillen Campus
CAFRE Enniskillen Campus will host a farm walk which will focus on the creation and management of options available under the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS). Two sessions will take place, one starting at 2:30pm and...
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Planning for Grain Storage
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), like many farm enterprises, is keeping an eye on the weather forecast for harvesting.
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Loughs Agency Chief Executive Officer Recruitment
Loughs Agency, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Northern Ireland) and the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (Ireland) intend to hold a competition for the purpose of recommending a person to...
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Captive Bird Monitoring Zone put in place following confirmation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in County Down
DAERA has introduced further disease control measures at Castle Espie, Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT), Strangford Lough, following confirmation that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been found in captive birds at the site.
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Poots launches £500k Rural Social Enterprise Investment Scheme
Rural Affairs Minster Edwin Poots has today launched a £500,000 capital grant scheme to aid established rural social enterprises to increase their capacity, potential profitability and sustainability.
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Avian Influenza Prevention Zone introduced in Northern Ireland
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been introduced in Northern Ireland (NI) from noon on Monday 17 October, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has confirmed.