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Ash dieback/Chalara dieback of ash
Chalara causes leaf loss, crown dieback and bark lesions in affected trees. Once a tree is infected the disease is usually fatal.
Maximise the potential of grass
Fertile soils coupled with good grassland and grazing management are key to profitable milk production.
Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD)
Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) is a highly contagious disease which reduces the productivity and profitability of affected herds, as well as
Medium Combustion Plant Directive and Specified Generators
Guidance on the implementation of the medium combustion plant directive through the PPC (IE) Northern Ireland Regulations
Beef farming news
Latest news for farmers in relation to beef farming.
Partnerships build on CAFRE’s strengths in 2023
As we approach the end of 2023 we take the opportunity to reminisce on some of the pivotal events that took place at the College of Agriculture, Food
Improving the Resilience of Dairy Farms
With significantly reduced profit margins on dairy farms at present, farmers are looking at ways to reduce costs. Energy, veterinary and labour costs
Managing swards in unpredictable weather
Met Office data has shown Northern Ireland to have more than double its average rainfall for the month, with 185.4mm (207% of the long-term average
Reduce fertiliser requirements by improving soil health and nutrient availability
A healthy soil will have the ability to store and supply nutrients and this function relies on a number of soil properties.
CAFRE Precision water management project
Strawberry irrigation control using an Evaposensor.
Management notes for November 2020
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 December 2017
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 June 2016
Management Notes are prepared by staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). Questions and comments are welcome to
Managing rising costs on sheep farms - Plan ahead to remain profitable with this year’s lamb crop
“With the cost of almost all inputs dramatically rising, it has never been more important to plan to minimise, as much as possible, the affect this
Blue-Green Algae
Latest NewsBlue-green algal blooms have been recorded at a number of locations in rivers, lakes and coastlines this year. DAERA continue to respond
Management notes for March 2022
Management Notes are prepared by staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). CAFRE is a College within the Department
COVID-19 Update for AERA Committee – 21/05/2020
Food & Farming Group InputSingle ApplicationOn 30 March 2020, the Minister confirmed that the closing date for the 2020 Single Application would
Management Notes for July 2017
Management Notes are prepared by staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). CAFRE is a college within the Department
Antrim Coast and Glens AONB
Antrim Coast and Glens AONB was designated in 1988 and, along with an interesting geological formation, has a rich cultural, natural and built
COVID-19 Update for AERA Committee – 24/06/2020
Food & Farming Group InputSingle ApplicationThe window for Single Application claims and amendments is now closed.Inspections have recommenced