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Final results of the June Agricultural Census 2018
The final results of the June 2018 Agricultural Census have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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New system for buyers to register cattle by phone
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced an enhancement to the cattle registration telephony system that will allow cattle purchased at a livestock market to be confirmed into the buyer’s herd...
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CAFRE goes to Coca-Cola
Loughry’s National Diploma programmes in food are a perfect combination of theory-based learning and practical based experience, ensuring students fully understand all aspects of food manufacture.
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Brucellosis Compensation Rates for December 2018
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in December will be either:
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Arable Conference 2019 - Guy Smith announced as keynote speaker
Guy Smith, NFU Deputy President has been announced as the keynote speaker for the 2019 Arable Conference.
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DAERA pays £85 million in Direct Payments on day one
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that full or balance Direct Payments have issued to 97% of farm businesses on day one of the December 2018 payment window.
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Study tour for potato growers
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is offering potato growers the opportunity to travel to Scotland to learn about innovative approaches to potato storage.
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DAERA welcomes European forestry organisation
Forestry leaders from across Europe recently had the opportunity to share experiences about European forestry and view forests in the Glens of Antrim during a three day visit to Northern Ireland (NI), hosted by the...
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Walking the supply chain – Portadown Suckler Beef Business Development Group
The Portadown Suckler Beef Business Development Group (BDG) recently had a visit to Dunbia, Dungannon to view the cattle slaughtering, dressing, grading and packaging process.
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Management Notes for December 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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New carbon intensity indicators published
This publication was produced by Statistics and Analytical Services Branch in the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and contains carbon intensity and supporting indicators.
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Estimates of crop yields and production in 2018
Yield and production estimates for the main cereal crops and potatoes for the year 2018 were issued today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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Bluetongue detected in imported animal
The Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Robert Huey, today urged farmers to remain vigilant after Bluetongue was detected in a heifer imported from France.
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Extension to Term of Chair of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI)
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced a three month extension to the term of appointment of Mr Colm McKenna as Chair of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) for a...
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Re-appointment of two Board Members to the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI)
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the re-appointment of two Board Members, Mrs Maureen McKeague and Mr Ian Buchanan, to the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) for a period of...
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Student bursary sponsorship on the rise at Greenmount Campus
The 2018-19 Higher Education bursary programme was recently launched at Greenmount Campus with over £24,000 available.
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Water users urged to take precautions to avoid spread of crayfish plague
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs today urged water users, both recreational and commercial to take precautions when visiting the River Blackwater catchment in Co Tyrone.
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Healthier summer treats ahead
As summer draws to a close, Northern Ireland’s ice cream manufacturers are beginning to develop healthier versions of their closely guarded recipes.
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Equine Innovation Day at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) will host an Equine Innovation Day at Enniskillen Campus on Tuesday 16 October.
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DAERA showcases student research at symposium
Postgraduate students funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) had the opportunity to present their research on various topics at a symposium event in Belfast.