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Brucellosis Compensation Rates for October 2017
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in October will be either:
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Hong Kong students study tour to CAFRE
Twenty food students and three staff from the Institute of Vocational Education, Hong Kong, spent 16 very busy but rewarding days at the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) this summer.
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DAERA appoints South East Area FLAG to deliver £2.3m scheme for fishing communities
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has appointed the South East Area (SEA) Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) to prepare and deliver a £2.3 million local development strategy for local fishing communities.
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CAFRE support for healthy Rucksnacks
The focus on health and wellbeing continues to dominate the food sector with consumers demanding healthier and more nutritious product offerings.
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DAERA staff are working to help farmers recover from the impact of flooding
Veterinary, environmental health staff and farming advisors from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs have been out on the ground to help local farmers respond to the flooding in the North West.
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Greenmount Horticulture Students promote Conifer Week
It’s National Conifer Week and October is the best time to plant them.
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DAERA confirms increase in rate of advance CAP payments
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today confirmed that the rate of advance CAP payments will increase from 50% to 70% of claim value. The European Commission has approved an application from...
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Deal of the Day for Loughry’s future graduates
The classrooms and corridors are buzzing with life as new students settle into college life at Loughry Campus, College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). So, it’s the perfect time to check out what...
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So you want to become an SQP - Suitably Qualified Person
An SQP is an animal medicine adviser, known by the legally defined term as a ‘Suitably Qualified Person’.
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So you want to become an SQP (Suitably Qualified Person)
An SQP is an animal medicine adviser, known by the legally defined term as a “Suitably Qualified Person”. An SQP must pass a set of exams to demonstrate their animal health knowledge and an understanding...
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Tractor driving courses for 13 to 15 year olds during Halloween break at CAFRE
The school Halloween break is just around the corner, and many young members of the family will still be helping out with the day to day tasks on the family farm. This will inevitably involve...
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Prepare for the closed spreading period for slurry and farm yard manures
Midnight on the 15 October marks the start of the closed period for spreading organic manure on farms. This may be unwelcome news to some farmers after a summer with wet ground conditions.
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Greening Payment 2018 – Introduction of a ban of the use of Plant Protection Products on Nitrogen Fixing Crops and Fallow Land declared as Ecological Focus Area
The European Union has introduced a ban on the use of Plant Protection Products (PPPs) on nitrogen fixing crops and fallow land declared as Ecological Focus Area (EFA) for scheme year 2018. Further clarification is...
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Greenmount Association Annual Autumn Farm Walk - Fleming Agri Products
On Wednesday 25 October, the Greenmount Association will hold their annual autumn farm walk at Fleming Agri-Products, Newbuildings, Northern Ireland.
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DAERA launches new text alert service for Avian Flu threat
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a new text alert service to inform bird keepers of any disease outbreaks.
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Advice for farmers preparing for the closed spreading period for slurry and farm yard manures
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today issued advice to farmers as the closed spreading period approaches.
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Let CAFRE open up a world of career opportunities
On Thursday 24 August, the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) will open the doors of its three campuses to offer advice and guidance for prospective students wishing to follow a career in...
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Drinking Water Quality remains high across Northern Ireland
The safety and quality of drinking water in Northern Ireland remains high, a new report today confirmed.
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DAERA and PSNI urge livestock transporters to be aware of bogus inspectors
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and the PSNI today warned drivers transporting livestock to be vigilant and be certain of identification of anyone asking to inspect their vehicles.
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Platform article by CVO on trade announcements
Last week, Northern Ireland’s pig industry heard the good news it had been waiting for - China’s certification agency, the CNCA has announced its final approval for our plants to export pork to China.