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McIlveen returns from successful agri-food trade mission to China
Northern Ireland agri-food is competing, and succeeding, on the global stage.
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Landscape gardening students competing to be crowned best in the UK
CAFRE students Shea McFerran, from Larne, and Jonathan Long, from Donegal, will compete in the National Final of the Worldskills Landscape Gardening Competition in the NEC, Birmingham next week. The students won their places in...
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Building a resource for Nature to flourish at Carnmoney Primary
Greenmount Extended Diploma in Horticulture students have built a great reputation for landscape gardening and they’re keen attract a new generation to an exciting and rewarding career in Horticulture. This year a team of five...
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Fish kill in Co Londonderry
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) is currently investigating a fish kill in a tributary of the River Moyola, near Draperstown, Co. Londonderry. The source of this has been traced to premises in the area...
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McIlveen meets EU Fisheries Commissioner
Fisheries Minister Michelle McIlveen attended the Agri-Fish Council meeting today in Brussels and met with the EU Fisheries Commissioner to promote the position of the Northern Ireland Fishing industry ahead of December’s discussions on next...
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CAFRE Enniskillen student wins prestigious amateur racing title
CAFRE Enniskillen student Alice Kavanagh has won a prestigious amateur horseracing title, helping raise more than €120,000 for Irish Injured Jockeys in the process.
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McIlveen welcomes £1million boost for Rathlin
A £1million refurbishment project at Rathlin Island, part-funded by DAERA, will deliver economic and social benefits for the island community, Rural Development Minister Michelle McIlveen said.
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Danske Bank provides Bursary to Equine Student
Jessica Finnegan, a third year Honours Degree student in Equine Management at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus was the recipient of the Danske Bank Bursary.
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McIlveen discusses EU exit with Cabinet Ministers
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Michelle McIlveen today met with Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, David Davis, and the Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire.
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McIlveen visits Rare Breeds Show and Sale
Rare livestock breeds play an important role in educating people on the history of farm animals in Northern Ireland, Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has said.
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McIlveen announces continuation of Micro Capital Grant Scheme for rural community and voluntary groups
DAERA Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced the continuation of the very successful Rural Micro Capital Grants Scheme designed to improve the lives of those living in rural communities.
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McIlveen announces additional application date for the Forest Expansion Scheme
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen today announced a second application date of 12 September 2016 for the Forest Expansion Scheme under the Rural Development Programme, part financed by the European Agricultural Fund...
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Minister McIlveen meets US Consul General
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen has met US Consul General Daniel Lawton.
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Minister McIlveen meets Chinese Consul General
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen has met Chinese Consul General Madam Wang Shuying.
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July and August stocking of departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in July and August 2016;
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McIlveen pumps £0.5million into environmental projects and announces date for Environmental Farming Scheme
Half a million pounds is to be pumped into almost 30 local environmental projects thanks to money raised by the plastic bag charge, Environment Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced.
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McIlveen encourages Northern Ireland farmers to take advantage of €150million EU dairy aid scheme
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen today announced details of a €150million European Union aid scheme to incentivise farmers to voluntarily reduce their milk deliveries.
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Practical Rush Management Event – CROM Estate – 22 September 2016
Rush cover has become a major problem throughout Northern Ireland in the past few years. Rush is an herbaceous, low-nutrient plant which is commonly found in areas of high rainfall with heavy acidic soils. Heavy...
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McIlveen embarks on agri-food trade mission to China
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen is today embarking on a major agri-food trade mission to China.
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McIlveen publishes action plan on tackling animal neglect and abuse
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Michelle McIlveen today unveiled an action plan aimed at improving animal welfare enforcement and at protecting animals from neglect and abuse.