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Information and guidance on Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform
This page contains information on Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform.
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General rules on marketing and movement of Aquaculture Animals and Products in Northern Ireland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs is responsible for the management and oversight of fish movements to and from Northern Ireland.
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Forestry planning
The Forest Service manages 75,000 hectares of forest land on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs. Forests are managed in a sustainable way, to provide a balance of social, environmental and...
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Northern Ireland fishing vessel licensing
The Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) issue and administer vessel licences that all UK fishing vessels are required to have in order to fish for profit. Fishing licences can be transferred subject...
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Interactions between badgers and cattle in the rural environment
An integrated research project was conducted on badgers (Meles meles) and cattle in Northern Ireland to provide data on the ecology of badgers; quantify the level of direct interactions between badgers and cattle at pasture...
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IP camera surveillance of livestock
An Internet Protocol (IP) camera is a robust camera connected through a network and usually the internet. They can be located in calving pens, lambing sheds or as security cameras. This camera transmits a digital...
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List of some suppliers and installers of IP cameras
The following are some contacts and links that may be useful. Please note, this is not necessarily a comprehensive list of all suppliers of these products. The list does not infer any support or endorsement...
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TB biosecurity study
The fieldwork for a study into the spread of bovine TB in cattle was completed in the Co. Down area in July 2011. The Study was carried out by staff from Veterinary Sciences Division (VSD)...
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Electronic Identification (EID)
This page explains Electronic Identification (EID) and how it can be used with cattle or sheep.
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Buying a computer
Rapidly increasing numbers of farmers are embracing computer technology to improve the overall management of the farm business. However, buying a computer can be a potential minefield; there are so many options to choose from...
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Vessel licence variations
Licence variations occur to reflect changes in quota limits and closures / openings of sea areas during the lifetime of a licence, as requested by our quota managers.
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List of some suppliers of agriculture software packages
Suppliers of software packages for agriculture and farm management.
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Introduction to the internet
This technical note outlines what the internet is, how it can be used and what benefits it has to offer, in improving the effective management of farm businesses.
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Gangmasters (labour providers)
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) was established on 1 April 2005 to curb the exploitation of workers in the agriculture, horticulture, shellfish gathering and associated processing and packaging industries. By licensing gangmasters (labour providers), everyone...
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Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) Code of Best Practice
Information on the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) Code of Best Practice.
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Foot and Mouth disease
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is an acute infectious disease caused by a virus of which there are 7 types, which produce similar symptoms and can only be differentiated in the laboratory.
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Caseous Lymphadenitis (CLA)
This page provides useful information relating to Caseous Lymphadenitis (CLA) including signs, how the disease is spread and advice on preventing the spread of the disease.
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Guidance on the BSE testing of animals over 48 months scheme
This page provides guidance and information on testing animals for BSE in relation to the eligibility and objectives of the over 48 months scheme.
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Forestry health and safety
Forest Service is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all its employees, and to provide appropriately for the health and safety of others, including contractors, visitors, neighbours and members of the public who...
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Introduction to Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE)
The following section of our website contains information related to Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (such as Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) and Scrapie) in Northern Ireland.