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Can you afford to miss this grazing opportunity this summer?
In recent years there appear to have been more and more cows being housed over the summer months. In some cases this may have been as a result of
Northern Ireland Environmental Statistics Report released
The Northern Ireland Environmental Statistics Report has been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
Statistical press release - Results of the December Agricultural Survey 2017
The results of the December 2017 Agricultural Survey have been released by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
Personal food imports - checks and penalties
Carrying banned animal products is illegal, and there are heavy penalties for smuggling. If you fail to declare any products that are not permitted,
Plant and tree diseases of current concern
These are the pests and pathogens appearing on the Northern Ireland Plant Health Risk Register, which are of current concern due to their potential
EU Exit Q&As
During the transition period from 01 February until 31 December 2020 although the UK will cease to be an EU member, the trading relationship will
Management notes for January 2023
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 February 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 2021
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 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 November 2019
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 July 2016
Management Notes are prepared by staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). Questions and comments are welcome to
Statement to the assembly by DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA - Response to Coronavirus
Oral Statement to the Assembly by DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA30 April 2020 - Response to Coronavirus Mr [Deputy] Speaker I am grateful for
Dairy Farm Innovation Visit to Somerset and Devon was a huge success
A group of dairy farmers from Northern Ireland accompanied by CAFRE Dairy Development Advisers David Mackey and Conail Keown took part in a very
Suckler farmer adopts technology and breeds his own replacements with the use of female sexed semen
The use of ‘sexed semen’, semen sorted according to gender, has become more readily available and is being adopted with success within the Northern
Managing rising costs on beef and sheep farms
You’ve got the quantity with first cut – now plan for quality with second cut
Fertility management in a high-yielding autumn calving herd
Many dairy farmers aspire to having a tight autumn calving herd but for most in reality calving starts in the autumn and often extends for perhaps 4
Meeting Market specification – Why is it so important?
Producing what the market wants is the key to success in any business.
Managing grass swards following drought conditions
“As grass growth is expected to improve with the recent rainfall, dairy farmers should continue to measure grass covers every 5 – 7 days and use that
Review of the CAFRE Dairy Herd Grazing Season 2021
Managing grass growth and the resulting covers for the CAFRE dairy herd has posed various challenges as it has for many dairy herds in Northern