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Family Morning at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus
Parents and guardians of the Level 3 Year 1 Extended Diploma in Horse Management students were recently invited to Enniskillen Campus for an update on the progression of individual students. This was the first family...
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Brucellosis Compensation Rates for February 2017
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in February will be either:
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Closing date looms for Tier 1 of £40million Capital grant scheme
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen today reminded farmers and growers that applications for Tier 1 of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme (FBIS) – Capital Scheme will close on 16 December 2016.
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McIlveen announces review of payment appeals system
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen today announced that she has commissioned a review of the process by which farmers can ask DAERA to reconsider a decision of an area-based payment.
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November stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in November 2016:
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McIlveen officially opens £1million Rathlin Manor House
The economy, community and tourist trade are all set to benefit from a £1million major refurbishment of the Manor House on Rathlin Island, Rural Development Minister Michelle McIlveen said as she officially opened the iconic...
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McIlveen gives go ahead for £8million ANC transitional funding
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen today announced she will provide £8million to fund a one-year transitional scheme to support farmers in Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC).
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Agri-food can look forward with optimism, McIlveen tells prestigious farming conference
Northern Ireland’s agri-food industry will embrace the unprecedented and exciting opportunities offered by the United Kingdom.
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McIlveen warns illegal movement of dogs will not be tolerated
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen today warned that the illegal movement of dogs through Northern Ireland’s ports will not be tolerated.
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Management Notes for January 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...
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Let’s build on demand for Northern Ireland’s dairy produce: McIlveen
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has praised the quality of Northern Ireland’s dairy produce as it continues to be in demand across world markets.
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Brucellosis Compensation Rates for January 2017
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in January will be either:
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McIlveen outlines vision for arable farming
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has commended the arable farming sector’s ability to adapt to change and face challenging times.
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Greenmount Association Annual Charity Fundraising Event
Following on from the success of their Autumn Farm Walk, the Greenmount Association is pleased to announce they will be hosting The Greenmount Association Annual Charity Fundraising Event on Saturday 28 January 2017 at 7.30pm...
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the Northern Ireland Dairy Farm Sector
A statistical report relating to greenhouse gas emissions on Northern Ireland dairy farms has been released today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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McIlveen urges agriculture sector to look to a bright future
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen today hailed the opening of Fane Valley’s new premises as an endorsement of the potential opportunities ahead for the local agriculture industry.
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Bulrush help horticulture student to grow their career
Christmas certainly arrived early for horticulture student Emma McFarline who comes from Omagh, when she received a substantial bursary from Bulrush. This was just one of the bursaries from major agri-food and horticultural organisations awarded...
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Calor fuelling careers at CAFRE
The New Year got off to a great start for Foundation Degree student Jake Sammons when he received a substantial bursary from Calor. Jacob is a horticulture student from Portrush and has just started first...
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Partnership and efficiency are key to reducing greenhouses gases from agriculture sector: McIlveen
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen has met the Agri-Forestry Greenhouse Gases Implementation Partnership (GHGIP) to discuss how the agriculture sector is progressing in tackling greenhouses gases.
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McIlveen promotes business plan training for Farm Business Improvement Scheme
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced a new training programme for farmers and growers applying for Tier 2 of the new Farm Business Improvement Scheme – Capital in Tranche 1.