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Controlling grassland weed on dairy farms
In this article Olwen Gormley, CAFRE Senior Dairy Adviser and David Patterson, AFBI Grassland Agronomist advise how to best deal with this
Improving sward productivity on dairy farms
Good quality grass remains the cheapest feed for dairy cows and is the cornerstone of profitable milk production.
Farm Advisory System (FAS) Newsletter
This newsletter, which will be published biannually, will be an important means for the Department to communicate key information on the CAP Reform
Codes of Practice for non-farmed animals
Responsibility for an animal includes having an understanding of the specific health and welfare needs of the animal and having the appropriate
Hygiene regulations relevant on dairy farms
These regulations set out the responsibilities of food business operators (including farmers of all types), the standards for premises, plant and
The challenge of getting and keeping workers on dairy farms
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) in partnership with the Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) and Dairy Council Northern Ireland
Habitat is the key to farming with nature – Park Farmers visit CAFRE Enniskillen Campus and Fermanagh Technology Demonstration Farm
Farmers from Park, Claudy and Feeny recently enjoyed a trip to CAFRE’s Enniskillen Campus and the CAFRE Technology Demonstration Farm of Roy and
Managing rising costs on beef and sheep farms
You’ve got the quantity with first cut – now plan for quality with second cut
Options for arable farmers within the Environmental Farming Scheme
DAERA is encouraging arable farmers to consider the options within the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Wider level which is currently open for
Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) general information and guidance
This page provides general information and guidance for the Environmental Farming Scheme.
Stop & Think to protect your farm family
With six lives lost within the Northern Ireland farming community so far this year and a further 100 accidents per month on farms, CAFRE call upon
McIIveen announces free farm safety courses
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen today encouraged farmers to make farm safety a priority by signing up for new farm safety workshops under the
200 not out for CAFRE Technology Demonstration Farms
Technology Demonstration Farms (TDF’s) provide a network of local farms which allow other farmers the opportunity to see new technology and
CAFRE staff visit Technology Demonstration Farm
Technology Demonstration Farms (TDFs) provide a network of local farms which allow other farmers the opportunity to see new technology and
Technology Demonstration Farms – Now up and running
Technology Demonstration Farms (TDFs) provide a network of local farms which provide other farmers with the opportunity to see new technology and
New CAFRE Technology Demonstration Farm appointed
Technology Demonstration Farms (TDFs) provide a network of local farms which allow other farmers the opportunity to see new technology and
DAERA publishes Farm Business Data 2020
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced publication of the ‘Farm Business Data 2020’ farm planning
DAERA publishes Farm Business Data 2022
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced publication of the ‘Farm Business Data 2022’ farm planning
DAERA publishes Farm Business Data 2018
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced publication of the ‘Farm Business Data 2018’ farm planning
Farmers and farm families in NI - Social Survey
A unique insight into a range of subjects related to the farming population in Northern Ireland has been provided by the Social Survey of Farmers and