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Ministers McIlveen and Hamilton meet agriculture stakeholders on impact of referendum
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen and Economy Minister Simon Hamilton have met with agriculture stakeholders to provide assurance that they will act in the industry's best interests during negotiations on leaving the EU.
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McIlveen launches £350,000 research initiative for Mobuoy Road Waste site
Environment Minister Michelle McIlveen has officially launched a new £350,000 Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition to encourage and stimulate the development of innovative remediation technologies for the Mobuoy Road waste site and other illegal...
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Agriculture Minister announces £150,000 funding for Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster
A £150,000 grant to provide agricultural-related training and rural development promotion among young people has been approved by the Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen.
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13-15 year old Tractor driving courses up and running at CAFRE
The school holidays have arrived, and many of the younger members on the family farm will be helping out with the day to day tasks. This will inevitably involve working with and around agricultural vehicles...
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McIlveen announces double boost for Northern Ireland agriculture sector
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen today provided a double boost to the agriculture sector by announcing advance CAP payments and the next phase of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme (FBIS).
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Brucellosis Compensation Rates for July 2016
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in July will be either:
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Best practice essential when waterways are feeling the heat!
While the nitrogen (N) value obtained from slurry is at its greatest when applied in spring, slurry applied to land after silage has been cut can also make a valuable contribution to the nutrient requirement...
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Loughry students America bound!
Each year CAFRE students have the opportunity to study in America as part of their studies. This summer two Honours Degree Students from Loughry Campus are bound for Michigan State University (MSU).
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Tyrone Farming Society Bursary
CAFRE, Enniskillen Campus would like to thank Tyrone Farming Society for their continued support for equine students over the last academic year. Representatives of Tyrone Farming Society have continued to support the campus by being...
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Management Notes for July 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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McIlveen launches £800,000 Coastal Communities Fund
Michelle McIlveen, Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, has launched the Coastal Communities Fund for Northern Ireland.
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CAFRE students hooked on food and drink training
When it comes to promoting the splendour of seafood from Northern Ireland’s coasts, rivers and lakes two CAFRE graduates from Loughry Campus have been caught hook, line and sinker.
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DAERA Minister Michelle McIlveen meets senior Asda colleagues in Newtownards store
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen visited the Asda store in Newtownards today where she met senior representatives from the company.
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“No rest for CAFRE students”
Whilst other colleges and schools are breaking for the summer holidays the Level 3 Extended Diploma students in Equine Management are undertaking their 10 weeks work placement. These students must complete 10 weeks over the...
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Coolmore Internship winner for 2016 announced
CAFRE Enniskillen Campus prides itself on producing graduates who have the skills and abilities to succeed within a competitive equine industry. This is evidenced through the graduates of both the BSc (Hons) Equine Management and...
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McIlveen announces £8.7million contract for new state of the art traceability system
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced the award of an £8.7million contract for the delivery of a new state of the art food, animal health and traceability system for Northern Ireland.
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McIlveen announces opening of next phase of the Forest Expansion Scheme
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen today announced encouraging news for the forestry sector by opening the next phase of the Forest Expansion Scheme.
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Practical Gardening is good for your health at Greenmount open weekend
Visit the gardens and the grounds at Greenmount Campus on the weekend of Saturday 23 July and Sunday 24 July. Be inspired to get hands on with gardening, there will be the opportunity to have...
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McIlveen welcomes 70% Advance Payments for Basic Payment Scheme
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen today welcomed the Commission proposal to allow up to 70% advance for direct support payments to farmers.
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Northern Ireland and Wales must work together to maximise opportunities presented by Brexit – McIlveen
Northern Ireland and Wales must work together to maximise opportunities for agriculture and the environment as the UK leaves the European Union.