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Chief vet urges farmers to plan ahead to protect animal welfare following poor harvest
Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer Robert Huey today urged farmers to plan ahead after poor growing and harvesting conditions this year have left fodder in short supply.
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‘Bounce back’ ability of pig farmers
The Northern Ireland pig industry has been through many tough times over the years. However it continues to thrive due to its determination, commitment, enthusiasm and ‘bounce back’ ability.
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Robotic Automation Conference at CAFRE – Loughry Campus
With concerns over the future supply of labour and the need for greater efficiencies, now is the time for the agri-food industry to consider greater levels of robotic automation. Why not come to CAFRE, Loughry...
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Horse Racing Ireland Bursary for CAFRE Equine Student
Students at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus were recently awarded bursaries from various equine businesses and organisations. These organisations assist students directly by providing up to £1,000 and the students are chosen by submitting an assignment, a...
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Advance CAP payments begin issuing
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that advance CAP payments began to issue from Monday 16 October 2017.
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September stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in September 2017:
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Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) awards bursary to a CAFRE equine student
Students at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus were recently awarded bursaries from various equine businesses and organisations. These organisations assist students directly by providing up to £1,000 and the students are chosen by submitting an assignment, a...
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Golden Jubilee Celebrations commence at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus
In October 1967, Enniskillen Agricultural College opened its doors to 30 young men. Fifty years later, most of these former students returned to Enniskillen Campus which is now an integral part of the College of...
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NIEA hosts new forum for Prosperity Agreement holders
The first forum for Prosperity Agreement holders was hosted recently by NIEA at Peatlands Park, near Dungannon.
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Have you enough fodder for this winter?
The poor weather has left the fodder situation very difficult on many farms across Northern Ireland. The quantity and quality of fodder should be assessed on all farms.
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CAFRE Foundation Degree students get a flavour of French farming and food
The Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Technology course at CAFRE’s Greenmount Campus now incorporates a European Study Tour for final year students.
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Farmers urged to be vigilant following detection of bluetongue virus in cattle imported to Great Britain
Farmers in Northern Ireland should remain watchful for signs of bluetongue virus following the detection of the virus in post import checks in Great Britain in a number of cattle imported from France.
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Winter feeding for efficient performance
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Its official - Adam is a man of excellence
Globe-trotting Adam Ferguson is a man of international excellence.
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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 April to June 2017 have been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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Northern Ireland’s beaches recognised for quality
Northern Ireland continues to enjoy some of the best bathing water quality in Europe, provisional figures have revealed.
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DAERA confirms Direct Payments Exchange Rate and Young Farmer's Payment Rate
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) confirmed that the exchange rate to be used to calculate 2017 Direct Payments and the Young Farmer’s Payment rate are now known.
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Department publishes dog statistics
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is to begin publishing canine statistics on its website.
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DAERA puts student research on top of the agenda
Postgraduate students were provided with the opportunity to discuss outcomes of key research areas with representatives of the agri-food industry at a seminar hosted by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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DAERA Review of AFBI – have your say
The Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today called for views on how the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) can best meet the science and technology needs of the Northern Ireland and global...