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Loughry students have an ‘exc-eel-ent’ experience at Lough Neagh Eels!
An end of semester trip to Lough Neagh Eels proved to be an enjoyable day out for National Diploma Food Technology students from CAFRE. As part of their Meat Technology unit, where the students have...
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Paddock grazing at 350m above sea level – Why not?
James McDonnell farms a few miles from the picturesque village of Glenarm on the Antrim coast. The farm carries 40 autumn calving suckler cows and 50 ewes. The suckler herd consists of mainly Saler x...
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Practical grass management
The Glarryford Suckler Beef Business Development Group recently visited the farm of Matthew Cunning, Glarryford.
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The road to success for CAFRE’s Loughry students
CAFRE’s food students are not only celebrating their recent graduation, but are also looking forward to excellent employment success.
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CAFRE part-time accredited equine course
The Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Horse Care and Management is an accredited Level 3 course aimed at participants wanting to gain a recognised qualification in horse care and management without having to...
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Management notes for August 2019
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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Brucellosis compensation rates for August 2019
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in August will be either:
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Katie gallops ahead with equine training
CAFRE student Katie Willis is galloping ahead with preparation for her career in the equine industry.
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Are you planning autumn reseeds?
With the summer weeks passing by quickly, preparations for autumn reseeds should be carried out as soon as possible to ensure there is enough time for good establishment of the new sward.
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Exporting Products of Animal Origin (POAO) to the EU in a ‘no-deal’ scenario
Food distributors intending to export Products of Animal Origin (POAO) to retail and catering businesses in the EU (incl Republic of Ireland) are being urged to engage with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural...
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Northern Ireland agricultural incomes in 2018
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today published the first (provisional) estimate for farm incomes in 2018. Revisions have been made to previous years.
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Safe use of pesticides course offered by CAFRE
All professional users of pesticides must have a Certificate of Competence.
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Brucellosis compensation rates for February 2019
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in February will be either:
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Pay increase for agricultural workers
Following a meeting on 11 January 2019, the Agricultural Wages Board for Northern Ireland has announced proposed increases to the minimum wage rates for agricultural workers.
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Organise the spring with CAFRE Equine training courses
Equine Health Conference
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Preparing horses for ridden show and working hunter classes
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) along with The Irish Draught Horse Society Ltd of Northern Ireland are holding a training evening on ridden showing classes for the upcoming showing season.
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Nitrogen fertiliser options for 2019
While urea is the cheapest option per kg of N, it can suffer from losses in the field due to ammonia volatilisation.
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Rewarded for their hard work
Christmas 2018 delivered a very special gift to two staff at Western Brand Poultry Products, Lisnaskea.
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As little as possible, as much as necessary
The principle of ‘As little as possible, as much as necessary’ is a central message of the recently launched workshops on ‘Responsible use of Antibiotics in the Dairy Herd’.
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Business Development Groups Scheme reopens for applications
CAFRE has announced the Business Development Groups Scheme will reopen for applications on Tuesday 12 February 2019 at 10:00am.