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Dairy Conference 2019 – Unlock your herd’s potential
Successful dairy farmers adapt to meet challenges. One of the challenges currently facing dairy farmers is the need to reduce the use of antimicrobials in dairy production.
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DAERA commits £650,000 for outdoor recreation projects
DAERA has announced the commitment of £650,000 for projects to make it easier for people to connect with the natural environment.
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Last chance to apply for Beef and Sheep Technology Demonstration Farms
If you are interested in becoming a Beef and Sheep Technology Demonstration Farm you need to act now as the closing date for applications is Monday 14 October 2019 at 4pm.
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Whitecross farmer focuses on grass after joining Local Business Development Group
Mícheál Finnegan farms on a part-time basis in partnership with his father near Whitecross, County Armagh. He currently runs a herd of 35 spring calving Limousin X suckler cows which are now all bred via...
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Introduction to Gamekeeping course
CAFRE’s Introduction to Gamekeeping course will commence on 25 October with a session on the role of gundogs and management of the hill farm.
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Advance Direct Payments to commence
Advance Direct Payments to farm businesses will begin to issue on Wednesday 16 October 2019, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced.
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Top tips for managing your EFS agreement and claim
With Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) inspections already under way, DAERA is urging all agreement holders to make sure they are keeping to their EFS agreement and that that their EFS claim on the Single Application...
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Unlock your herd’s potential – Dairy Conference 2019
Speaker Introduction - Lloyd Holterman, Rosy Lane Holsteins, Wisconsin, USA.
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Final results of the June Agricultural Census 2019
The final results of the June 2019 Agricultural Census have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
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Star Student
CAFRE has awarded ‘Star Student’ Donna McGuire with her Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology. Donna achieved the highest exam mark worldwide.
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DAERA publishes 2018 Animal Welfare Report
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today published the 2018 Animal Welfare Statistical Report.
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Open morning at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus
Parents and guardians of the Level 3 Year 1 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management students were invited to Enniskillen Campus for an update on the progression of individual students.
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All I want for Christmas is….pud!
Every family has their own special traditions with serving Christmas pudding. Some are served with brandy butter others with flaming brandy or golden syrup.
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Have your say on how to improve water quality
A new Report published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) highlights our water environment remains under pressure from human activity, with the main pressures coming from agriculture and waste water...
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Donegal sheep farmers visit
On Thursday 12 December 2019, 26 farmers from Teagasc Knowledge Transfer sheep discussion groups in Donegal visited two farms in the north west.
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Pelvic Measuring to Improve Calving Ease
Local Business Development Group (BDG) members met recently on Bill Harpur’s farm, Portrush, along with local vet, David Harding, to discuss how pelvic measuring heifers can be used as a breeding selection tool. Bill has...
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Christmas arrives early at CAFRE
Christmas arrived early for 24 successful agriculture and horticulture students with the CAFRE Bursary programme at Greenmount Campus.
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DAERA welcomes the appointment of four new members to CAFRE College Advisory Group
The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs today announced the appointment of four new members to the CAFRE College Advisory Group (CAG).
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Regional Food Programme opens for applications
This important regional food funding programme within the food and drink sector encourages collaboration between all sectors and representative bodies within the local food industry.
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Have your say in shaping DAERA’s Innovation Strategy
Enhancing support and encouraging innovation across the environment, agri-food, forestry, fisheries sectors and rural communities is the key aim of a draft Innovation Strategy, launched for consultation today.