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Botulism in cattle – an ongoing concern
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed that cases of botulism continue to occur in Northern Ireland following results of tests carried out by the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI). Investigations...
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CAFRE Enniskillen Graduate Internship with Fastnet Stud
Ruairi Craven from the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Enniskillen Campus and has been offered a 12 month internship at Fastnet Stud, Kildare.
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Management notes for May 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 visits Dunbia facility in Dungannon
DAERA Minister, Michelle McIlveen, visited Dunbia’s Dungannon facility where she met with Group Executives to discuss challenges facing the processing sector.
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CAFRE Enniskillen Campus student on placement at Lodge Equine Stables, Richill
CAFRE Enniskillen Campus student Natasha Carlisle from Ballynahinch completed her 10 weeks work placement at Lodge Equine Stables, Richill, with Lesley Johnston, as part of her Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horse Management.
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Foster and McIlveen highlight quality of local produce during visit to Clogher Valley Show
First Minister Arlene Foster and Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen have hailed the high standard of livestock and local quality produce being exhibited during a visit to the Clogher Valley Show in...
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Report on the Northern Ireland food and drinks processing sector
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has published its annual report, ‘Size and Performance of the Northern Ireland Food and Drinks Processing Sector, Subsector Statistics’.
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Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics released
Provisional Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics for January to March 2016 have been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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The sweet smell of success for Greenmount’s green-fingered horticulturalists
Everything is coming up roses for two Greenmount Horticulturalist students who have made it through to the final seven of the Worldskills UK Landscaping Competition.
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How to maintain your Herd Register on APHIS
DAERA offers cattle farmers the option of maintaining their herd register on APHIS instead of using an on-farm electronic or paper herd book. The user must comply with certain conditions and these have been set...
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McIlveen welcomes continuing growth in the food and drinks processing sector
DAERA Minister Michelle McIlveen has welcomed newly released figures highlighting the growth of the local food and drinks processing sector.
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Head to Peatlands Park for Perfect Day Out
If you're looking for inspiration for things to do this summer, either with or without the kids, check out Peatlands Park in Dungannon, Co. Tyrone.
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McIlveen welcomes reduction in landfill waste
Environment Minister Michelle McIlveen has welcomed the reduction in the amount of household waste going to landfill.
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Coastal change – an issue for all of us – McIlveen
Coastal erosion is an issue for the whole Northern Ireland coastline and it is important that communities and agencies work together to help manage it.
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CAFRE Equine Industry Projects
CAFRE Equine Technologists work with equine businesses, organisations and individual owners to encourage innovation and adoption of new technologies and developments to improve the health, welfare and performance of horses in the industry. CAFRE has...
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Brucellosis Compensation Rates for August 2016
The compensation payable for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in August will be either:
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McIlveen delivers £180,000 in grants to rural businesses at Londonderry Show
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen has delivered more than £180,000 in grant funding to three companies in the Causeway Coast and Glens area to help develop their businesses.
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Management Notes for August 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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New opportunities with a Graduate Certificate
Is a lack of formal qualification preventing you from realising your true potential within the agri-food industry or Rural Business Sector? Are you looking for a personal Challenge?
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Godolphin Bursary awarded to top degree student at CAFRE
Each year Godolphin supports those studying in their final year of the BSc (Hons) Equine Management programme through the provision of a student bursary. This year the bursary was awarded to Amy McGarvey, from Co...