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McIlveen introduces preliminary checks on 2016 Single Applications
Preliminary checks will be introduced for the first time on all Single Applications this year, DAERA Minister Michelle...
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CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations (Level II) Course opens for 2016/17 enrolments
The CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations (Level II Certificate) Course will open for enrolments on Thursday 9 June and...
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Innovation needed from research institute to farmyard - McIlveen
Given the challenges facing the agriculture industry, the importance of research and innovation have never been greater...
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Brucellosis compensation rates for June 2016
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in June...
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Management Notes for June 2016
Management Notes are prepared by staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). Questions and...
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McIlveen highlights importance of agri-food sector on visit to Ballymena Show
Newly-appointed Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Michelle McIlveen today met with farmers and...
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DAERA will have a vital role in supporting our economy and protecting our environment, says McIlveen
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) will play an important role in promoting Northern...
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No need to fear for the ‘lost generation of gardeners’ in Northern Ireland
Concerns were expressed by the Royal Horticultural Society at the opening of this year’s Chelsea Flower Show that...
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Greenmount Florists’ Chelsea success
Greenmount students Natalie Straney, Killyleagh, and Shannon Ormandy, Ballymena, have each won a Bronze Medal for their...
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NIEA join forces with other law enforcement agencies to target illegal waste operators
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) last week carried out a series of targeted actions to combat waste crime...
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CAFRE team up with Invest NI for Year of Food and Drink workshop
2016 is the Northern Ireland Year of Food and Drink. Each month has been designated a specific theme, with April being...
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Loughry National Diploma students innovate for Avondale Foods
Local food manufacturer Avondale Foods recently challenged the final year National Diploma students to design a new and...
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2016 Pig Annual Inventory Cards
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) will issue an inventory card to all registered pig...
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Latest illegal waste find linked to previous sites - NIEA
The site, in the Galbally area of Dungannon, is the third to be discovered in the area since last autumn. It is believed...
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Advances in equine management
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is holding an update on recent Advances in Equine...
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Broadening knowledge through equine industry visits
Students on the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Equine Management at CAFRE’s Enniskillen Campus study Horse...
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CAFRE landscape
There may be high hopes for our football teams in Euro 2016 this summer but for CAFRE landscape gardener Adam Ferguson...
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Producing youngstock at CAFRE
CAFRE Equine students are being provided with the opportunity to ‘break’ 3 year old horses that were bred at CAFRE’s...
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Puppy buyers warned of the risks of purchasing illegally-imported dogs
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today reminded anyone buying pet dogs, which have...
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Functions of the new Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs
The new Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) came into effect on May 8.