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Nitrates Derogation – Weighing up the options
This article looks at the Nitrates Derogation and how it can help farmers develop their business and improve...
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January stocking of Departmental waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in...
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DAERA clarifies changes to Young Farmers’ Payment for 2018
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has clarified the position in respect of changes to...
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Management Notes for February 2018
Management Notes are prepared by staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). CAFRE is a...
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Farmers – protect water sources when spreading slurry
The slurry spreading closed period came to an end at midnight on 31 January 2018.
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Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics released
Provisional Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics for July to September 2017...
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Latest dairy technologies demonstrated at CAFRE Open Days
Over 900 dairy farmers attended the Dairy Open Days at Greenmount Campus CAFRE.
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Brucellosis Compensation Rates for February 2018
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in...
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CAFRE launch EAA Soils Scheme training with support from industry
If you are one of over 1,000 farmers across Northern Ireland who received free soil sampling and analysis reports, co...
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Payment rates for ANC Scheme 2018
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced the payment rates for the 2018...
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The facts about pesticide storage
Suppliers storing pesticides for sale or supply must hold a BASIS Certificate of Competence
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Northern Ireland agricultural incomes in 2017
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today published the first (provisional) estimate...
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Business Planning Seminars roll on with afternoon times now included
Farm Family Key Skills (FFKS) is an initiative being managed by CAFRE and is a key element of the Rural Development...
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CAFRE Enniskillen Campus hosts inspiring careers day
Equine students recently welcomed more than sixty industry representatives from a wide range of equine businesses to...
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Noise Complaint Statistics for Northern Ireland 2016-2017
Noise complaints received by district councils between 1 April 2016 and 31 March 2017 have risen by 13%, according to a...
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DAERA announces changes to CAP Area Based Schemes for 2018
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced changes to Common Agricultural Policy...
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The experience of a farmer with nitrates derogation
Matthew Workman manages a dairy farm along with his father Dessie near Aghadowey. He currently milks 200 cows. The aim...
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Major boost for agri-food industry as pork exports to Australia set to commence
Northern Ireland’s agri-food industry today received a major boost as Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Perpetua...
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Feeding the pregnant ewe
Good ewe nutrition is vital for successful flock performance. The feed requirements of the ewe will vary significantly...
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DAERA to increase online IRM of cattle and sheep
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) plans to increase online notifications in relation...