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Give hedgerows the chance to feed nature
It is clear to see the many positive impacts farm management practices can have on the environment around us.
Poots launches consultation on Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) herd restrictions
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has today launched a consultation on proposals for herd restrictions to support the
Do you know what is under your silage covers?
The answer of course is silage. However, do you know how much energy or protein is in your silage or what the actual dry matter is? With input costs
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
Crossbreeding in moderate to high yielding dairy herds
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is offering dairy farmers the opportunity to travel to Somerset and Devon to
Record and plan your way towards increased flock efficiency
As preparation gets underway for lambing in mid-season flocks, consider the benefits of recording important information which can be used to guide
Profit from improving animal health and welfare
Recent years have seen increasing consumer interest and retailer focus on animal welfare within food production systems. Indeed, the maintenance of
Farmer’s praise for Business Development Groups
A Co Tyrone farmer has lauded the work of Business Development Groups (BDG’S) in helping to develop an even stronger interest in his agricultural
Final results of the June Agricultural Census 2019
The final results of the June 2019 Agricultural Census have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
10 days left to submit EFS applications
The application period for Tranche 2 of the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) Wider closes on 21 September 2018. The scheme provides grant aid to
2018 Single Application - Farmers advised to walk their land before completing their Single Application
DAERA is urging all farmers who have not yet taken any action, particularly those who have to submit additional information, to act now. This is one
CAFRE Dairy Open Days
Land is the most limiting and expensive resource on dairy farms. But in many cases, soils are not optimal for lime status and nutrient status
Final results of the June Agricultural Census 2017
The final results of the June 2017 Agricultural Census have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
McIlveen returns from successful agri-food trade mission to China
Northern Ireland agri-food is competing, and succeeding, on the global stage.
The reclamation, restoration or improvement of land - paragraph 11 exemption
A paragraph 11 exemption allows the spreading and storage of waste for the purpose of reclaiming, restoring, or improving land which has been subject
Appointment of a Deputy Chair to the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) Board
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is seeking to appoint a Deputy Chair to the Board of the Agri-Food and
Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT)
Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT) is a herpesvirus infection of chickens, pheasants, peafowl and turkeys. The effects of this disease are largely
Rural statistics
DAERA produces urban/rural comparisons of statistical data across a wide range of social and economic domains, in order to inform public policy and
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
Creep feeding lambs – is it an option?
Financial benchmarking completed by the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) on Northern Ireland sheep farms consistently