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McIlveen welcomes 12,000 milestone for Farm Family Health Checks
Farming Minister Michelle McIlveen has praised the role of the Farm Families Health Checks Programme in providing screening services and advice to rural communities.
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Final results of the June Agricultural Census 2016
The final results of the June 2016 Agricultural Census have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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Sustainability award for CAFRE Food Innovation Centre
The Food Innovation Centre at CAFRE, Loughry Campus has successfully achieved Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Model (BREEAM) Excellence under the BREEAM New Construction 2011: Education category.
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New applicants for the Business Development Groups (BDG) Scheme must be submitted before 4pm on Wednesday 30 November 2016
The Scheme has reopened to eligible pig and dairy farmers.
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High air pollution advisory notice
High levels of air pollution (particulate matter) are currently being monitored in Londonderry and Belfast. Moderate levels are being monitored in some other urban centres across Northern Ireland. It is likely that we will continue...
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Vets are a vital part of the agri-food industry - McIlveen
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has highlighted the importance of the veterinary profession in Northern Ireland.
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McIlveen launches £11million Mourne, Gullion and Lecale Rural Development Programme
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen has launched an £11million rural investment scheme in Newry, Mourne and Down.
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Upcoming part time courses from CAFRE - Online Social Media for Equine Businesses
CAFRE will be delivering their online social media course for equine businesses in January 2017. The course will be delivered completely online and will consist of three presentations over a six week period. There will...
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Submit organic manure export records before the 31 January deadline: McIlveen
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen today issued a reminder to all those farmers who exported organic manure from their farm during 2016 to return their records to the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) by 31 January...
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McIlveen announces scheme targeting the removal of BVD infected animals
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen today announced that a scheme aimed at the removal of animals infected by BVD will come into operation within weeks.
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McIlveen encourages rural businesses to avail of up to £50,000 in grant funding
The Rural Business Investment Scheme will provide opportunities for rural businesses in Lisburn &Castlereagh and Belfast City Council areas to create jobs and grow their businesses, Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen said today.
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Agriculture Minister confirms AFBI Crossnacreevy site to remain open
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced that the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) site at Crossnacreevy will remain open for the foreseeable future.
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McIlveen praises plans for Portavogie upgrade
Fisheries Minister Michelle McIlveen today visited Portavogie Harbour to view the Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority's plans for the upgrading of the fish market
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Ministers confirm extension to tenure of Agri-Food Strategy Board
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen and Economy Simon Hamilton today announced an extension to the tenure of the Agri-Food Strategy Board until 31 May 2017 to allow further progress to be made...
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NI local authority collected municipal waste management statistics released
Provisional Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics for July to September 2016 have been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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NIEA investigates fuel spillage following sinking of vessel
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency is investigating reports of a diesel spillage at slipway near Cook Street, in Portaferry, Co Down.
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CAFRE Enniskillen Campus hosts inspiring Careers Day
Equine students welcomed over 70 industry representatives from a wide range of equine businesses to their annual Careers and Bursary Presentations Event at Enniskillen Campus. Businesses included equine organisations, feed manufacturers, studs, racehorse trainers, equine...
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Statistical press release - Northern Ireland agricultural incomes in 2016
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published the first (provisional) estimate for farm incomes in 2016. Revisions have been made to previous years.
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Students farm business skills rewarded by First Trust Bank
First Trust Bank have announced the results of their farm business management competition for final year Foundation degree students at CAFRE’s Greenmount Campus. First place has been awarded to Joe Milligan (Castlewellan), the runner-up is...
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Management Notes for February 2017
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...