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Dairy building design considerations
One topic that always goes down well for a discussion group meeting and gets farmers talking is ‘dairy building design’. It is not necessary to be
Estimates of crop yields and production in 2017
Yield and production estimates for the main cereal crops and potatoes for the year 2017 were issued today by the Department of Agriculture,
Preparation for spring calving suckler cows
Spring may seem a long way away but there are a number of preparations that, if made well in advance, will help when calving starts.
Preliminary results of the June Agricultural Census 2017
The preliminary results of the June 2017 Agricultural Census have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (
New housing developments for calves
To achieve high levels of lifetime performance, calf nutrition, health and environment must be optimal for the young animal as indicated in the
Support for more farmers under EU aid package
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced a further aid scheme for Northern Ireland small dairy farmers
McIlveen encourages rural businesses to avail of up to £50,000 in grant funding
The Rural Business Investment Scheme will provide opportunities for rural businesses in Lisburn &Castlereagh and Belfast City Council areas to create
Views of local agri-food and environment sectors crucial for Brexit – McIlveen and Hamilton
The views of the local agri-food and environment sectors will play a crucial role in developing Northern Ireland’s negotiating position on Brexit.
Preliminary results of the June Agricultural Census 2016
The preliminary results of the June 2016 Agricultural Census have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
McIlveen welcomes 70% Advance Payments for Basic Payment Scheme
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen today welcomed the Commission proposal to allow up to 70% advance for direct support payments to farmers.
CAFRE water usage report 2013
In recent years, water has become a very expensive commodity, especially with the start of sewage charges in 2009. Sewage charges are based on your
Ammonia Emission Dispersion Modelling
Guidance on Ammonia Emission Dispersion Modelling and SCAIL calculation.Initial modelInitial model used for Screening: SCAIL (Simple Calculation
Pollinators
Who are our pollinators?
Maedi Visna (MV)
Maedi Visna (MV) is a highly infectious viral disease affecting goats and sheep. It is mainly transmitted through the ingestion of milk from a virus
Bathing Water FAQ’s
Bathing Water FAQ’s
Welfare of animals during transport
The welfare of animals in transport is regulated by 'Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport and related
Management of calving and grazing yields multiple benefits
In this article experts from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise and the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute outline how setting
Aujeszky’s Disease
Aujeszky’s Disease (AD) or Pseudorabies is a notifiable infectious disease of pigs. It is caused by a herpes virus and other species are also
Applying to abstract or impound water
Details of the application process to obtain a licence to abstract or impound water from surface or groundwater and the fees and charges applicable.
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