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Avian Influenza Prevention Zone to be lifted
The avian influenza prevention zone in Northern Ireland, due to expire on 31 May 2017 will not be renewed, the Department has confirmed.
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ITBA bursary for CAFRE Equine student
Students at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus were recently awarded bursaries from leading equine businesses and organisations. These organisations assist students directly by providing financial assistance to help with their education.
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Management Notes for June 2017
Management Notes are prepared by staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). CAFRE is a college within the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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New soil sampling scheme opens for livestock farmers
Livestock farmers in Northern Ireland are being offered the opportunity to increase profitability through free soil sampling and analysis under the EU aid package scheme, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has...
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Bluetongue: Advice to herd and flock keepers who import animals
Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer Robert J Huey is warning herd and flock keepers to source animals responsibly and consider carefully the risks associated with sourcing animals from Continental Europe where the area affected by...
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Brucellosis Compensation Rates for June 2017
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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Temporary suspension on the authorisation of new and replacement cattle tags
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced a temporary suspension of the authorisation of new and replacement cattle tags to facilitate the implementation of the first phase of the new Northern...
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Beware the risks of importing animal disease, warns Chief Vet
Chief Veterinary Officer, Robert Huey, today warned holidaymakers of the risks of importing animal disease.
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Tractor driving courses for young people at CAFRE
The school holidays are just around the corner, and many of the younger family members will be helping out with the day to day tasks on the farm. This will inevitably involve everyone working with...
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Level 2 Diploma in Horse Care at Enniskillen Campus
The Level 2 Diploma in Horse Care is offered at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus. It is a one year course which includes five weeks of work placement.
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Horticulturist wins Professional of the Year 2017
Horticulturist Colin McKnight has won the Northern Ireland Civil Service Professional of the Year Award 2017.
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DAERA to commence preliminary checks on Single Applications
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is providing farmers with an opportunity to correct any errors on their Single Application without financial penalty as preliminary checks get underway on all 2017 applications...
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New housing developments for calves
To achieve high levels of lifetime performance, calf nutrition, health and environment must be optimal for the young animal as indicated in the Lifetime Performance triangle. Failures in any one aspect will have detrimental impacts...
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Agri-Food Strategy Board Term of Appointment Extended
The term of appointment for the Chair and the following Members of the Agri-Food Strategy Board has been extended until 31 August 2017:
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Students whet their appetites for career in food and drink
Hundreds of students are set to have their taste buds tickled at a special event to promote careers and courses in the food and drink industry.
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May stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in May 2017:
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Northern Ireland greenhouse gas inventory 1990-2015 statistical bulletin released
A statistical bulletin on greenhouse gas emissions for Northern Ireland during the period 1990-2015 has been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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Further temporary suspension on the authorisation of new and replacement cattle tags
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has informed tag manufacturers of the need for a further temporary suspension of the authorisation of new and replacement cattle tags this incoming weekend.
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Let CAFRE’s Masters Programme help your career
Aisling McTeague from Draperstown graduated with a Masters qualification from CAFRE and attributes the programme to helping her in her role as Interim Brand Marketing Manager at Moy Park. Aisling has been employed by Moy...
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Improving swards and grass utilisation
Growing and utilising grass is one of the most important factors influencing profit on Northern Ireland farms. Reseeding unproductive swards to improve grass quality, and putting in place a grazing system to match grass supply...