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Greenmount Florists’ Chelsea success
Greenmount students Natalie Straney, Killyleagh, and Shannon Ormandy, Ballymena, have each won a Bronze Medal for their stunning design work at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. They were competing in the Final of the RHS...
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DAERA will have a vital role in supporting our economy and protecting our environment, says McIlveen
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) will play an important role in promoting Northern Ireland’s agri-food and fisheries industries and in protecting its environment, said newly-appointed Minister, Michelle McIlveen.
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No need to fear for the ‘lost generation of gardeners’ in Northern Ireland
Concerns were expressed by the Royal Horticultural Society at the opening of this year’s Chelsea Flower Show that Britain has a ‘lost generation’ with no gardening skills. However, there need be no such concerns in...
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McIlveen highlights importance of agri-food sector on visit to Ballymena Show
Newly-appointed Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Michelle McIlveen today met with farmers and producers on a visit to Ballymena Show.
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Management Notes for June 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 June 2016
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in June will be either:
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McIlveen responds to Treasury statement
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister said: “I welcome the fact that Treasury has given a firm commitment to maintain current levels of CAP support to farmers out to 2020. This removes much uncertainty and...
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Prestigious award for Gary Andrews!
2016 is the Northern Ireland Year of Food and Drink and how fitting that Gary Andrews, Food Technologist at CAFRE Loughry Campus, has won the “Food Hero of the Year Award” at the Grow Make...
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Preliminary results of the June Agricultural Census 2016
The preliminary results of the June 2016 Agricultural Census have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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Northern Ireland carrier bag levy annual statistics 2015/16 released
Northern Ireland carrier bag levy annual statistics for 2015/16 have been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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Minister welcomes sustained reduction in carrier bag use
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Michelle McIlveen has welcomed the latest figures which show a sustained reduction in the number of carrier bags sent to landfill.
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Packaging success at Diamond Corrugated
Will Colvin and Linda Elder are both Employees at Diamond Corrugated who recently attended the Loughry Campus awards day ceremony to receive their Packaging Awards. Both Linda and Will attended the campus on a part-time...
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Management Notes for September 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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Science helping local livestock industry be world leader - Minister McIlveen
Science is key to help give our farmers and agri-food industry a competitive edge in demanding markets, Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen told an international conference today.
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Brucellosis Compensation Rates for September 2016
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in September will be either:
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Innovation needed from research institute to farmyard - McIlveen
Given the challenges facing the agriculture industry, the importance of research and innovation have never been greater, Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen today told a special event to mark the tenth anniversary...
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CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations (Level II) Course opens for 2016/17 enrolments
The CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations (Level II Certificate) Course will open for enrolments on Thursday 9 June and will close at 4.00pm on Thursday 7 July 2016.
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Upcoming CAFRE equine courses
Parasites and Your Horse – Online Course. CAFRE has launched a new online short course covering parasites in horses. The course will cover common parasites affecting the horse including life cycles, infestation and control methods...
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Keep your guard against bluetongue risk from imports, warns McIlveen
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen today urged farmers in Northern Ireland to remain vigilant and avoid the risk of importing potentially bluetongue infected stock.
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McIlveen introduces preliminary checks on 2016 Single Applications
Preliminary checks will be introduced for the first time on all Single Applications this year, DAERA Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced.