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Executive launches draft Green Growth Strategy for Northern Ireland
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Edwin Poots MLA, on behalf of the NI Executive, has launched the draft Green Growth Strategy
Show your Green Side – Plant a Hedge
“The immense value of hedges on farms to biodiversity, carbon and the landscape is increasingly being recognised by the farming community,” says
From Grass to Glass – a new milk vending venture
William and Alison Chestnutt have seen a phenomenal demand for their milk as they launch a milk vending machine on their dairy farm. William, a
Rotational grazing for beef cattle? ‘We’ll give it a go’ say Antrim farmers
A father and son-in-law who work a farm in partnership in Co Antrim have adopted a new grazing system after witnessing the success it’s brought to
New requirements for soil sampling
What are the reasons for soil sampling?
Frequently Asked Questions
Avian influenza (AI), commonly known as bird flu, is a highly contagious viral disease affecting the respiratory, digestive and/or nervous system of
Introduction to Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE)
The following section of our website contains information related to Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (such as Bovine Spongiform
Management notes for October 2022
Management Notes are prepared by staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). CAFRE is a College within the Department
Management notes for August 2022
Management Notes are prepared by staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). CAFRE is a College within the Department
Root Knot Nematode (M. minor)
Meloidogyne minor is a root knot nematode which invades and attacks the root systems of host plants. It causes yield losses and may also affect the
Fish health and fish health inspections
Northern Ireland (NI) has a high fish health status due to natural factors such as its island location, temperate climate and low number of native
Vegetable technical projects and information
This section contains the latest information on vegetable developments.
Dairy at CAFRE
This section of the Dairy Farming website provides information on what dairy related activity is happening at Greenmount Campus, CAFRE.
Blight control strategy 2015
While the winter was relatively mild, cold spring temperatures have meant late planting and slow growth, meaning potato crops in most areas are
Bronze Birch Borer (Agrilus anxius)
Agrilus anxius, the Bronze Birch Borer, is a wood boring beetle of birch (Betula) trees. Its native range covers North America, where it survives in
Developing farm businesses through the Knowledge Advisory Service – Co Down farmers adopt innovation to drive progression
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) launched its new single advisory service in 2018 aimed at supporting Northern
COVID-19 Update for AERA Committee - 04/06/2020
Food & Farming Group InputSingle ApplicationOn 30 March 2020, the Minister confirmed that the closing date for the 2020 Single Application would
COVID-19 Update for AERA Committee – 18/06/2020
Food & Farming Group InputSingle ApplicationThe Direct Payments to Farmers Amendment Date (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations (NI) 2020 will
Keeping the calf housing environment healthy
The environmental needs of a calf are fairly simple: physical comfort, good hygiene and reasonable shelter. Calf rearing is relatively
Mourne AONB
Encompassing the Mourne Mountains, the Mourne AONB was designated in 1986. It has a relatively "young" geological development and has a rich