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Online system for Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) derogation 2024 applications and submission of 2023 records now open
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs online system for submitting applications for a Nutrient Action Programme (NAP) derogation in 2024, and the submission of 2023 fertilisation accounts for derogated farms, is now open.
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Second CAFRE Slurry Management Open Day at Banbridge
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) will be hosting a second Slurry Management Open Day at the farm of Ian McClelland, 64 Moss Road, Banbridge, BT32 3NZ, at 11am on Tuesday 30...
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Attitude to Investment Survey Closing Date Extended
There is still time for farmers and growers to help identify investment needs on farms as the Attitude to Investment survey’s closing date has been extended to Wednesday 29th November.
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DAERA’s Sustainable Utilisation of Livestock Slurry competition exceeds expectations
Six local companies have each been awarded funding of £100k to take forward development of projects looking at the Sustainable Utilisation of Livestock Slurry to reduce surplus phosphorus within the NI agriculture system and ensure...
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Statistical Press Release - Carbon Intensity Indicators published
Northern Ireland (NI) carbon intensity indicators 2023 are now available.
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96% of our Bathing Waters meet required water quality standards in 2023
Northern Ireland’s bathing waters continued to perform well in 2023 despite it being the wettest July in Northern Ireland since records began.
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If you make or import batteries or products incorporating them – DAERA needs to hear from you
A survey to learn more about how the new EU Batteries Regulation will impact on Northern Ireland traders has been launched by DAERA.
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CAFRE launch options for completion of the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme Training
Last year it was announced that participation in the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) is to be a condition for the receipt of the new Farm Sustainability and Farming with Nature Payments, the replacements for...
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CAFRE, UFU and the Dairy Council invite farmers to Sustainable Labour Conference
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), the Ulster Farmers’ Union and The Dairy Council NI will be hosting an event on Labour Sustainability on Tuesday 5 December 2023 from 10:30am – 3:00pm...
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Students grow and blossom at Greenmount Campus
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) hosted family, friends and industry guests to celebrate Further Education Horticulture and Floristry course graduations at a ceremony at Greenmount Campus, Antrim.
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Zebra Mussels and impact on fish stocking in the Public Angling Estate
Below are responses to frequently asked questions regarding Zebra Mussels and impact on fish stocking in the Public Angling Estate. The presence of Zebra Mussels is still preventing the stocking of fish from Movanagher. No...
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DAERA and USPCA urge the public to think carefully before buying a pet this Christmas
Hundreds of animals are abandoned every year in Northern Ireland following the festive season as the novelty of receiving a pet as a Christmas present has worn off.
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Silage 2023 – one to forget, but many challenges remain
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Beef and Sheep Adviser Gareth Beacom reflects on the silage season of 2023, saying: “It was one to forget for many farmers.”
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Air Pollution in Northern Ireland 2022 report released
The ‘Air Pollution in Northern Ireland 2022’ report has been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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Environmental Farming Scheme farmers told to complete a Claim Confirmation now
Farmers - if you hold an Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) agreement that started on 1 January 2023, you must complete a Claim Confirmation this December.
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Don’t let parasites erode your margins!
The housed period for beef cattle is typically associated with high costs per kilogram of liveweight gain, either through conserved forage or concentrates and farmers must therefore ensure parasitic burdens are controlled, states Darryl Boyd...
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Cropping in a difficult Autumn
Record rainfall in October has exacerbated problems on arable farms caused by the wet summer. Potato growers have been more severely affected by the wet October as harvest had been making slow progress and was...
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Vigilance urged following confirmation of single case of Bluetongue in Kent
The Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) for Northern Ireland (NI) has urged farmers to be vigilant following confirmation of a single case of Bluetongue Virus (BTV-3) in a cow in Kent.
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CAFRE Landscape Gardening Finalists paving their way to success at WorldSkills National Finals
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Horticulture students have proved they are among the best in the United Kingdom!
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DAERA encourages eligible groups to apply for smart towns and villages funding under new PEACEPLUS Programme
The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is encouraging eligible organisations in Northern Ireland to apply to the new €30million Smart Towns and Villages investment area, under the PEACEPLUS programme.