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DAERA showcases student research
Postgraduate students, funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), presented their scientific research at a Postgraduate Research Seminar, an event which attracted over 100 delegates from the fields of industry, education...
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McIlveen welcomes implementation plan to reduce emissions within agri-food industry
Increasing on-farm efficiency offers farmers an opportunity to increase their productivity, while further reducing the carbon intensity of local food production, DAERA Minister Michelle McIlveen has said.
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Protecting the environment can boost your bottom line – McIlveen tells businesses
Efficient use of resources not only protects our environment but also brings economic benefits for our businesses.
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Collaboration across the beef industry is the driving force behind progress – McIlveen
Working together across the beef industry is essential to achieving the modernisation and improvement which benefits the sector as a whole.
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Applications now opened for Business Development Groups (BDG) Scheme
The Business Development Groups (BDG) Scheme has reopened to eligible dairy and pig farmers. Applications can be submitted from Wednesday 16 November to 4pm on Wednesday 30 November 2016. Up to 250 dairy farmers and...
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McIlveen announces £400,000 from plastic bag charge for local environmental projects
Environment Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced funding from the plastic bag charge for local environment projects.
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Farm Family Health & Safety Workshops Commence across Northern Ireland
Compared with other employment sectors, agriculture remains one of the most dangerous for people to work in. Many fatalities and serious injuries occur on farm each year. In order to increase awareness and reduce risk...
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McIlveen: £40million Farm Business Improvement Scheme will open on Monday
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Michelle McIlveen has announced the opening of a £40million capital funding scheme designed to help farmers across Northern Ireland improve their businesses.
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Agricultural scheme will give £40million to thousands of farms across Northern Ireland
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Michelle McIlveen has officially launched the Farm Business Improvement Scheme - Capital.
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Hundreds attend ‘Agriculture and Land Use’ event at Greenmount Campus CAFRE
To help grow their interest in the varied and exciting range of career opportunities agriculture has to offer, CAFRE recently hosted over 200 pupils and teachers from 12 schools across Northern Ireland at a one...
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Management Notes for November 2016
Management Notes are prepared by staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). Questions and comments are welcome to allow CAFRE to address the issues that are important to you. Please contact...
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Brucellosis Compensation Rates for November 2016
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in November will be either:
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Apiarists warned to 'bee' on their guard to protect their hives from disease
It might surprise you that much of the food on our plates is there thanks, in one way or another, to the humble honey bee.
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Develop your career potential at CAFRE
Are you looking for a new challenge? Then a useful stepping stone could be a Queen's University qualification which is delivered at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) campus, Cookstown.
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Helping you and your stock breathe easy
As we approach weaning period for spring born suckled calves, farmers need to be aware that prevention is much more cost-effective than treating a disease outbreak.
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Autumn part-time Equine Course
The Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Horse Care and Management is an accredited Level 3 qualification. The course will be delivered at Greenmount Campus, Antrim on a Wednesday evening from 7.15pm until 9.30pm...
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Interested in developing an Artisan Dairy Business?
Have you ever considered starting your own artisan dairy business but are not sure where to start or want to grow your existing business? If this is the case then come along to CAFRE, Loughry...
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McIlveen – Let’s work together to recycle more and cut landfill this Recycle Week
We can all help to recycle more and cut the amount of waste sent to landfill.
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Views of local agri-food and environment sectors crucial for Brexit – McIlveen and Hamilton
The views of the local agri-food and environment sectors will play a crucial role in developing Northern Ireland’s negotiating position on Brexit.
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McIlveen opens £15million fisheries grants programme for applications
Fisheries Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced that the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) is open for applications in Northern Ireland.