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TRACES NT system reminder - Import/movement of animals from Ireland and changes to TRACES NT
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is aware that pedigree sales are to be held in Ireland over the coming months and that Northern Ireland buyers may wish to purchase animals at...
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Keeping a close check on cash flow
With current milk price volatility and high input costs, the most important task that a dairy farmer can do is to look carefully at the cash needed on a month-to-month basis to keep the business...
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DAERA announces further extension of the Protein Crop Scheme
The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that the Northern Ireland pilot Protein Crop Scheme will be extended to the end of 2026.
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Agriculture and Land-based Engineering students graduate from Greenmount Campus
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) hosted family, friends and industry guests to celebrate Further Education Agriculture course graduations at a ceremony at Greenmount Campus, Antrim.
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DAERA encourages engagement in UK Egg consultation launch
DAERA has welcomed today’s launch of Defra’s UK-wide consultation on contractual relationships in the UK egg industry.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for November 2023
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in November 2023 will be either:
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Last chance to book free Responsible Use of Antimicrobials training
Responsible Use of Antimicrobials training courses that are currently free for farmers, farm family members and farm workers will end on Tuesday 31 October 2023.
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Should I tup my ewe lambs this year?
With good husbandry and nutrition, lambing ewe lambs can improve the financial viability of sheep systems and reduce the number of breeding females kept or bought in the following year.
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CAFRE to host ‘Introduction to Farm Woodland – Timber End Uses’ half day courses
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is offering a range of half day courses for farmers interested in managing woodland.
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Increase in numbers attending the Agricultural Business Operations (Level II) Course at CAFRE
The CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations [ABO] Level II Certificate Course is now up and running again for 2023/24.
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Help keep African Swine Fever out of Northern Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is urging people to be vigilant following confirmation of African Swine Fever (ASF) in a number of countries across Europe.
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DAERA urges vigilance for signs of Bluetongue and Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease following recent spread across Europe
Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), Dr Robert Huey, is urging vigilance following the confirmation of Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease (EHD) in France, and the recent spread of Bluetongue (BTV) across Europe.
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More time to apply for AWB positions: extended to 2 November
DAERA is looking for people skilled in formal negotiations, conflict resolution and with experience of industrial relations to fill three public appointment vacancies on the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB), the deadline has now been extended...
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Agriculture Student Awards at Enniskillen Campus
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) welcomed past students and their families to the autumn graduation at Enniskillen Campus on Friday 13 October 2023.
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Equine students graduate at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Enniskillen Campus celebrated the achievements of equine and farriery students at a ceremony at Enniskillen Campus on Friday 13 October 2023.
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Minister Poots announces the opening of the £21.4m Covid-19 Support Schemes
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has announced the opening of the first Covid-19 Support Schemes from Monday 7 September, the most comprehensive and extensive package in the UK and EU.
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CAFRE’s Technology Demonstration Farms are up and running again
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has announced that its Technology Demonstration Farm (TDF) programme is back up and running again.
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Stitching-in clover to your existing grass sward
The incorporation of clover into existing grass swards can result in improvements in animal performance, profitability and reduced greenhouse gases (GHG) – all drivers for long-term sustainability.
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It’s time for a diet feeding MOT to alleviate problems on dairy farms
Diet feeders are now present on approximately 50 per cent of dairy farms in Northern Ireland. Many of these farms use nutritionists to formulate rations – but are cows consistently eating the diet formulated for...
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Minister announces removal of Greening requirements with effect from 1 January 2021
DAERA Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, has announced a simplification of the Basic Payments Scheme that will be introduced for the 2021 scheme year.