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McIlveen welcomes increase in household recycling rate
Environment Minister Michelle McIlveen has today welcomed the increase in household waste sent for recycling this spring.
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Agriculture and the environment can flourish in tandem – McIlveen
A co-ordinated and joined up strategy on land management will help to ensure that agriculture and the environment can flourish in tandem.
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CAFRE unveils state-of-the-art sheep educational facilities at Greenmount
Students at CAFRE’s Greenmount Campus and local sheep farmers are to benefit from new sheep housing and handling educational facilities, thanks to an investment of £825,000 by DAERA.
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Armagh BDG discuss Managing Cattle Health at Housing
Health management of cattle pre and post housing was the topic for discussion at a recent Beef finisher Business Development Group meeting held on the farm of Jim and Glenn Robinson, Armagh.
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Significant boost for farmers as over 90% receive advance payments - McIlveen
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen today announced that 90.72% of eligible farmers had received an advance CAP payment this month.
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DAERA gives boat to Lough Neagh charity
A former fisheries patrol boat, which had spent years protecting fish stocks on Lough Neagh, has been given to a rescue charity by DAERA.
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McIlveen outlines top priorities to AERA Committee
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen today put a profitable agri-food industry, a healthy environment and a thriving rural economy at the heart of her vision for the future.
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Equine Business Workshops
A series of workshops for equine businesses in Northern Ireland that will provide information to drive your business forward. The series is suitable for all equine related businesses from riding schools and tack shops to...
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Agriculture Minister welcomes Chinese delegation to Stormont
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Michelle McIlveen has welcomed a delegation from China’s Jiangxi Province to Stormont.
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McIlveen launches the Preparation Stage for Farm Business Improvement Scheme - Capital
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Michelle McIlveen today announced details of the capital element of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme which is expected to open next month.
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Ploughing Championships showcase taste of Northern Ireland – McIlveen
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has been showcasing the great food and world leading traceability of Northern Ireland produce at the National Ploughing Championships in County Offaly.
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Banbridge Sheep Business Development Group kicks off
The Banbridge Sheep Business Development Group (BDG) recently had their first farm discussion on the farm of David Cromie, Rathfriland, Co Down. The group, which is part of the new Business Development Groups (BDGs), is...
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CAFRE Heather Management Event - Greenmount Hill Farm, 30 September 2016
A well managed heather habitat is a very valuable resource to have on any farm as it provides valuable grazing for cattle and sheep. Heather moorland forms a distinctive component of the landscape and is...
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Busy summer for Business Development Groups
During the summer months, over 2,900 farmers have been reaping the benefits of being part of the Business Development Groups (BDG) scheme which is delivered by the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE).
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Student bursary sponsorship continues to grow at Greenmount Campus
The 2016-17 Higher Education bursary programme was recently launched at Greenmount Campus. This is the largest bursary sponsorship that has ever been on offer to students at Greenmount and reinforces the tremendous and sustained support...
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Horse Sport Ireland Internship awarded to top degree student at CAFRE
Horse Sport Ireland and CAFRE Enniskillen Campus have joined forces in a new partnership.
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We all benefit from protecting our environment – McIlveen
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Michelle McIlveen has highlighted the importance of caring for the natural environment.
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McIlveen launches a new blueprint for management of Lough Neagh shoreline
A new blueprint for the management of Lough Neagh shoreline will help secure the future of Northern Ireland’s largest nature conservation site.
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Minister McIlveen welcomes microbeads ban
The UK government recently announced plans to ban the sale and manufacture of cosmetics and personal care products containing tiny pieces of plastic, commonly known as ‘microbeads’.
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Flower Power within the Greenmount Walled Garden
Are you in need of some gardening inspiration? Are you inspired by colourful floral arrangements?