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Update of Equality (Section 75) Indicators for Farmers
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has released the report, ‘Equality Indicators for Northern Ireland Farmers’. The report holds reference data on key characteristics of farmers, enabling DAERA to fulfil the requirements of...
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Brucellosis Compensation Rates for November 2018
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in November will be either:
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Management Notes for November 2018
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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DAERA extends appointment to Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC)
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced a six month extension to the term of appointment of a member of the Livestock Meat Commission to 21 April 2019.
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‘Making Tax Digital’ business planning seminar coming to Loughry Campus
A number of Farm Family Key Skills (FFKS) seminars focusing on areas impacting on farm businesses have been organised by CAFRE in partnership with Rural Support.
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DAERA extends appointment of the Chairman of the Livestock and Meat Commission
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced a six month extension to the term of appointment of the Chairman of the Livestock Meat Commission (LMC).
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October stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in October 2018:
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Safe use of sheep dip - Courses available at CAFRE
Thinking about dipping your sheep this autumn? If so you will need a Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Sheep Dips.
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DAERA excels on Advance Direct Payments
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced that 97% of farm businesses in Northern Ireland have been paid an Advance Direct Payment. The payments were made to 23,278 farm businesses totalling...
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Industry bursaries for Loughry food degree students
The costs of Higher Education are often in the spotlight, but at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) there is positive news for food students.
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Hedges and hedgerow trees helping the farm to prosper
Perhaps last year’s harsh cold wet weather, this year’s wet spring along with a very hot dry summer illustrated the benefits to be had from our hedgerows for livestock.
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Excellent turnout for first ‘Making Tax Digital’ seminar
Over 150 farmers and family members turned out for the first of the ongoing series of ‘Making Tax Digital’ seminar at Loughry Campus.
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Walking the supply chain - Banbridge Sheep Business Development Group
The Banbridge Sheep Business Development Group (BDG) recently had a visit to Linden Foods, Dungannon to view the lamb slaughtering, dressing and grading process.
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Agricultural Technology students - EU study tour
Students on the second year of the BSc honours degree in Agricultural Technology delivered in partnership by CAFRE and Queen’s University Belfast, embraced the opportunity to travel to Belgium to experience European farm production systems...
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CAFRE hosts ISH Young Breeders training day
Recently CAFRE Enniskillen Campus held a very successful training day as part of the ISH Young Breeders Programme.
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Greenmount Association Autumn Farm Walk – Wednesday 28 November 2018
The annual Greenmount Association Autumn Farm Walk takes place on Wednesday 28 November with a visit to Victor Turtles Drumrammer Holsteins in Ahoghill followed by a tour of Quad X and Blaney Agri.
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Loughry students USA bound!
Each year CAFRE students are given the opportunity to compete for a place to study in the USA as part of their degree studies.
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Time running out to have your say on Future Agricultural Policy Framework
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today reminded stakeholders yet to contribute their views on the 'Future Agricultural Policy Framework’ document that the closing date is October 10.
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DAERA confirms Direct Payments exchange rate and Young Farmers’ Payment rate
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced the exchange rate to be used to calculate 2018 Direct Payments and the Young Farmers’ Payment.
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Brucellosis Compensation Rates for October 2018
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in October will be either: