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Confirmed case of HPAI H5N1 in England
Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) Dr Robert Huey has issued a warning to all poultry farmers and pet bird keepers following confirmation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 yesterday at a swan rescue...
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Ash Dieback – What do I need to do on my Farm?
Over the last few years ash trees on our farms (like elsewhere) have increasingly shown signs of being sick. It is not just drought - this damage is being caused by a highly transmissible, wind...
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Minister Poots to attend COP26 Climate Change Conference in Glasgow
Joining forces to tackle climate change, creating green jobs and nurturing opportunities through investment and innovation, must be our focus over the next decade Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots MLA has...
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Further education celebrations at CAFRE’s Enniskillen Campus
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) delivers education programmes suitable for students from the age of sixteen to develop vocational and academic skills.
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Poots launches NI Centenary bursary for CAFRE students
A new bursary to mark Northern Ireland’s Centenary has been launched by Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for November 2021
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in November 2021 will be either:
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New Zealand trade deal presents serious concerns for NI Agriculture - Poots
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has expressed concern following the announcement of a UK/New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.
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Northern Ireland Water Framework Directive Statistics Report 2021 released
The 2021 Northern Ireland Water Framework Directive Statistics Report has been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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Winter Fair showcases all that is good about agri-sector - Poots
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has described this year’s dairy Winter Fair as another excellent opportunity for local producers to showcase all that is good about the agri-food sector in Northern Ireland.
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Poots announces £12m scheme for farmers and growers
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced that Tier 2 of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme - Capital (FBIS-C) will open for applications on 10 January 2022.
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Minister welcomes re-opening of US market to UK lamb
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has welcomed the announcement that exports of UK lamb to the US market can resume from early next year after more than two decades of restrictions.
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200 not out for CAFRE Technology Demonstration Farms
Technology Demonstration Farms (TDF’s) 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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Minister addresses important issues facing NI agri-food industry with Eustice
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has met with Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs George Eustice at Westminster to discuss some of the current issues affecting the Northern Ireland agri-food industry.
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Two further suspect cases of notifiable avian flu identified
Two further suspect cases of notifiable avian influenza have been identified in a commercial poultry flock near Markethill in County Armagh and a commercial duck flock in Coagh, County Tyrone.
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Improving farm efficiency through membership of Business Development Groups
For County Down farmer James Henning, being a member of his local Business Development Group (BDG) has helped him face increasing commodity prices and improve his farm business performance.
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Minister updates Assembly on Avian Flu
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has updated his Assembly colleagues regarding the current Avian Influenza outbreak across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
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Minister encourages responses to draft Green Growth Strategy during meeting with green hydrogen project
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Edwin Poots MLA has met with representatives from hydrogen-based technology project GenComm during a visit to Belfast Metropolitan College’s Millfield Campus, where he discussed their work on green...
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Replacement dairy heifers – ‘Get it right or pay the price!’
Heifer rearing and the associated cost of replacement stock on dairy farms has become more significant on many dairy farms in recent years.
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Planning for increased costs on dairy farms in 2022
As we approach a new year, now is an opportune time to evaluate the financial health of your farm business. Input costs have been increasing and knowing your financial and physical numbers is key to...
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Air Pollution in Northern Ireland 2020 report released
The ‘Air Pollution in Northern Ireland 2020’ report has been has been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).