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Increasing genetic gain in a suckler herd with the use of sorted semen
With the breeding season just around the corner suckler farmers will be starting to consider breeding protocols on the farm.
Chelsea Flower Show hasn’t lost its bloom for CAFRE’s florists
For the first time since World War II, the UK’s annual and highly prestigious celebration of all things floral - The Chelsea Flower Show - has had to
Visit to new CAFRE Calf Housing Facilities
Recently a County Antrim Business Development Group visited the new calf rearing facilities at the CAFRE Dairy Farm.
Nitrates Derogation – Five questions you need to consider
1. Do I need a Nitrates Derogation?
Restorative Justice Week 2016 - A Volunteer’s experience of working with the Youth Justice Agency in Banbridge
Restorative practice is at the core of all that the Youth Justice Agency delivers for young people who offend, for their victims, and indeed for the
DoH statement on public sector pay policy
The Department of Health welcomes the publication of the NI public sector pay policy for 2019/20.
NI Termination of Pregnancy Statistics, 2015/16
The Department of Health (DoH) today published statistics relating to medical abortions and terminations of pregnancy during 2015/16.
Ó Muilleoir confirms commitment to protect EU funding on visit to Fermanagh
Finance Minister Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has visited Enniskillen today for a number of engagements.
Council receives an update on road infrastructure projects for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council 2022
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council members have been updated by the Department for Infrastructure on road maintenance, improvement
Efficiency the aim for BDG member Michael McCann
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Beef and Sheep Adviser Kevin McGrath, catches up with group member Michael McCann.
Flu vaccination programme to be expanded
The annual flu vaccination programme is once again being expanded to protect the vulnerable and ease winter pressures as COVID-19 pressures continue.
CAFRE supports new farm shop venture
Have you an idea for a new food business venture? Food Technologists at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) have been
CAFRE students benefit from the best of practical and online learning
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) delivers an extensive range of education programmes to 1,700 full and part-time
Next phase of Covid-19 public information campaign launched
The next phase of the Executive’s Covid-19 public information campaign has been launched today.
Minister Hargey ensures Sports Sector is supported
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA has instructed officials to work with Sport NI and NI Sports Forum to put in place immediate practical steps
Growing Colin Allotments and Healthy Living Centre
An upgrade to the Colin Allotments and Healthy Living Centre in West Belfast has been officially unveiled by Junior Minister Declan Kearney.
Five steps to improve your soil fertility for 2020
There is often the temptation to purchase the same chemical fertiliser annually that has been historically used on farm. However, without
Financial planning for farms
All businesses need money coming in to pay the bills. Cash is the lifeblood of all businesses and monitoring cashflow is a key part of business
Hazzard visits Downpatrick for Bike to School Day
Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard joined teachers and pupils at St Colmcille’s Primary School in Downpatrick today to celebrate Bike to School
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