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Technology Demonstration Farm scheme extended for another year
Technology Demonstration Farms (TDFs) provide a network of local farms which allow other farmers the opportunity to see...
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DAERA awards £4m to first successful Sustainable Utilisation of Livestock Slurry SBRI Phase 2 company
BH Estates has been awarded £4million over three years to help Northern Ireland’s agriculture sector reduce excess...
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Muir announces launch of the Farming for the Generations Pilot Scheme
Succession planning for farm families is being examined in a new pilot scheme.
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Muir urges beef farmers to opt in so they don’t miss out
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir reminded farm businesses that the Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) Scheme remains open for opt-ins...
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Making ice cream ‘better’ at CAFRE
Representatives from small to medium sized ice cream manufacturers across Northern Ireland gathered at the College of...
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Prepare now for a stress-free weaning period
As autumn set in it is time to think about housing and weaning spring - born suckled calves. The weaning process can be...
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Minister Muir awards funding for Peatlands Restoration projects as part of Shared Island cooperation programme
DAERA has awarded grant funding to five (not for profit) organisations which successfully applied for funding to...
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Applications Open for Farm Innovation Visit on Soil Health and Water Quality
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is offering farmers the opportunity to learn about...
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Together we can find solutions to Lough Neagh – Muir
A series of community drop-in sessions on the multi-agency work being undertaken to address blue green algae and wider...
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Management of ewe lambs pre-breeding
With a strong trade at hogget sales and a perceived lower availability this year, there is a renewed interest in...
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Air Pollution in Northern Ireland 2023 report released
The ‘Air Pollution in Northern Ireland 2023’ report has been published today by the Department of Agriculture...
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Muir hails work of veterinary industry
Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has paid tribute to the veterinary industry as he delivered the keynote address at the...
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Inter-Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (IMG EFRA) Communique: 16 September 2024
The Inter-Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (IMG EFRA) met on Monday 16 September 2024 in London...
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Suppliers identified to find possible solutions to Blue Green Algae
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has awarded £450,000 to five suppliers to develop...
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Brucellosis compensation rates for October 2024
The compensation payable, for reactors and negative in contacts for which notice of intended slaughter is issued in...
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DAERA highlights need for vigilance following BTV case in Wales
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has urged all farmers to exercise vigilance and to...
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Closed spreading periods for slurry and organic manures
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) reminds farmers of slurry spreading rules and the...
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Northern Ireland Greenhouse Gas Projection Statistics Released
Northern Ireland greenhouse gas projection statistics based on 2021 greenhouse gas inventory statistics have been...
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NI’s first Environmental Improvement Plan is an important framework for protecting the environment - Muir
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has welcomed the Executive’s approval of Northern Ireland’s Environmental Improvement Plan...
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Sourcing the replacement ewes to ensure a productive year ahead
Within the sheep enterprise, replacements will be required to maintain a healthy and productive flock. While some flock...