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Inter Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (IMG EFRA) 29 July 2020
The Inter Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs met on Wednesday 29 July by video conference. The meeting was chaired by Edwin Poots MLA, Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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August stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in August 2020:
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Preparing housing and the yard for winter
With Northern Irish weather proving predictably unpredictable this autumn, it is never too soon to think about preparing housing and yards for the winter months. It is a good idea for farmers to think ahead...
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Now is the time to start preparation for autumn calving
On many dairy farms autumn cows will be starting to calve and this is the time when the emphasis switches from grazing and silage making to planning for winter housing and feeding period, management of...
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‘The science of Ammonia’ – DAERA launches three online seminars
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has announced three online seminars with leading experts, to outline the science behind ammonia and help inform future policy.
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Poots encourages eligible farm businesses to apply for Covid-19 support fund
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots MLA has urged all eligible farm businesses to apply to DAERA's £21.4 million Covid-19 Support Fund, and to do so as soon as possible.
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NI beef farmers granted access to US market for first time in 20 years
For the first time in 20 years, beef from Northern Ireland will soon be available in the USA after two local beef processors were granted access to the US market.
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A day in the life of an Equine Student at CAFRE
My name is Anna McGuinness and I am from Brackaville, Co Tyrone. I have a real passion for horses and an interest in National Hunt racing. I have just completed my first year on the...
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Future performance the focus for Fermanagh sheep enterprise
Careful consideration on the selection of replacement ewe lambs is something vital to the future performance of the flock. And, it’s something that County Fermanagh based sheep farmer Geoffrey Read pays great attention to.
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Careful harvesting to store will maintain potato crop quality
As potato harvesting gets into full swing, attention to detail is important to ensure potato crops are not damaged and are correctly handled during store loading.
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A reminder of the changes to applying slurry prior to and following the closed period
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has issued a reminder that the closed period for applying slurry will arrive soon.
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Over £18million claimed through Covid-19 support fund
Over 11,000 dairy, beef and sheep farm businesses have submitted applications to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs’ (DAERA) Covid-19 Support Fund, resulting in total claims worth almost £18.2million, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots...
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DAERA publishes Stage One Fishing Report
Fisheries Minister Edwin Poots MLA has today published the first stage of a report examining the opportunities to develop the fishing and seafood sector in NI.
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CAFRE – the right place to study for a successful career in the Agri-food industry
Are you waiting for examination results and still unsure which direction you want to go? Then consider The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) which offers a wide range of courses ranging from...
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Prepare your food business for PPDS Allergen Labelling Changes
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is working in partnership with the Food Standards Agency to host an online allergen labelling event for food businesses in Northern Ireland on Thursday 12 August at...
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Phosphate Fertilisation Planning – How can this benefit your farm?
Emma Kirkland, a Technologist at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) explains the importance of developing a fertilisation plan, using the CAFRE Crop Nutrient Calculator.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for August 2021
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in August 2021 will be either:
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Management notes for August 2021
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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Prepare now for the re-opening of EFS Wider
DAERA Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, has announced that Tranche 5 of the Wider Level of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) will open for applications on 16 August 2021.
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Habitat TDF Farms open for EFS scheme visits
Training events in the form of farm walks are being held from 17 August to early September on three new Farm Habitat Technology Demonstration Farms.