RuralNi News
Local Biomass Fuels Boiler
The winter period is the time when the cost of heating is to the forefront of many people’s minds ...
The winter period is the time when the cost of heating is to the forefront of many people’s minds ...
The Main Areas of Nitrates Action Programme Breaches
Cross-Compliance inspections carried out on farms by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) in 2010 revealed that, while farms are compliant with many of the measures in the Nitrates Action Programme Regulations (NAP), there remain a number of areas that cause a significant number of breaches ...
Cross-Compliance inspections carried out on farms by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) in 2010 revealed that, while farms are compliant with many of the measures in the Nitrates Action Programme Regulations (NAP), there remain a number of areas that cause a significant number of breaches ...
Schmallenberg Virus
A new emerging disease in cattle ...
A new emerging disease in cattle ...
Farm Family Options Mentoring Programme
The Farm Family Options Mentoring Programme is open to farming families throughout Northern Ireland ...
The Farm Family Options Mentoring Programme is open to farming families throughout Northern Ireland ...
Solar power has a bright future
Encouraged by the success of the solar water heating system in the dairy unit, a training workshop on solar hot water systems was held at Greenmount Campus recently which attracted a large attendance ...
Encouraged by the success of the solar water heating system in the dairy unit, a training workshop on solar hot water systems was held at Greenmount Campus recently which attracted a large attendance ...
Renewable Energy Event
Following the success of the Practical On-farm Renewable Energy event at CAFRE's Greenmount Campus a similar event will be held at the Enniskillen Campus on Wednesday, 22 February ...
Following the success of the Practical On-farm Renewable Energy event at CAFRE's Greenmount Campus a similar event will be held at the Enniskillen Campus on Wednesday, 22 February ...
Farmers show interest in Micro-hydro power
Renewable Energy Event at CAFRE’s Enniskillen Campus on 22 February ...
Renewable Energy Event at CAFRE’s Enniskillen Campus on 22 February ...
Information Technology Training - Dairy Cow Management
The technology available to dairy farmers continues to develop rapidly ...
The technology available to dairy farmers continues to develop rapidly ...
Nutrition on the Menu
Recent years have seen the cost of growing crops increase dramatically as the price of inputs escalates ...
Recent years have seen the cost of growing crops increase dramatically as the price of inputs escalates ...
The changing face of Greenmount’s dairying facilities over the past 100 years
One hundred years ago on 8th October 1912, Greenmount enrolled its first intake of 11 students to study agriculture ...
One hundred years ago on 8th October 1912, Greenmount enrolled its first intake of 11 students to study agriculture ...
Enniskillen Venue For Practical On-farm Renewable Energy Event
Following the success of the ”Practical On-farm Renewable Energy” event at CAFRE’s Greenmount Campus, and as a result of feedback from those attending, a similar event will be held at CAFRE’s Enniskillen Campus on Wednesday 22 February 2012 ...
Following the success of the ”Practical On-farm Renewable Energy” event at CAFRE’s Greenmount Campus, and as a result of feedback from those attending, a similar event will be held at CAFRE’s Enniskillen Campus on Wednesday 22 February 2012 ...
Rockvale Poultry producers train in energy efficiency
On Wednesday 7 December poultry producers for Rockvale poultry met in the Armagh City Hotel for a training workshop in energy efficiency ...
On Wednesday 7 December poultry producers for Rockvale poultry met in the Armagh City Hotel for a training workshop in energy efficiency ...
Renewed interest in Mycro-hydro power
In a suitable location small-scale hydropower is one of the most cost-effective and reliable of the renewable energy technologies ...
In a suitable location small-scale hydropower is one of the most cost-effective and reliable of the renewable energy technologies ...
December Holstein sire Proofs
December Holstein sire Proofs now available ...
December Holstein sire Proofs now available ...
Complete your Sheep Annual Inventory Online
Under the Sheep and Goats (Records, Identification and Movement) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009, you are obliged to carry out an annual inventory of sheep numbers on your holding on a date during the period 1 December to 5 December ...
Under the Sheep and Goats (Records, Identification and Movement) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009, you are obliged to carry out an annual inventory of sheep numbers on your holding on a date during the period 1 December to 5 December ...
Rural Support
Rural Support was established in 2001 and registered as a charity in 2002, during the time of the foot and mouth outbreak ...
Rural Support was established in 2001 and registered as a charity in 2002, during the time of the foot and mouth outbreak ...
Come Along For a Real Education
If you are a highly motivated, ambitious person with a preference for working in an outdoor environment then the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise is the place for you ...
If you are a highly motivated, ambitious person with a preference for working in an outdoor environment then the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise is the place for you ...
APHIS Online training in your area – Book Now
All farmers like to save time, effort and money. By using the computer to register the births of your calves you can achieve this ...
All farmers like to save time, effort and money. By using the computer to register the births of your calves you can achieve this ...
Countryside Management and Land Eligibility at Sheep NI 2011
Land Eligibility for land-based schemes will be highlighted by DARD at the Sheep NI 2011 event organised by the National Sheep Association on 4 July in Ballymena ...
Land Eligibility for land-based schemes will be highlighted by DARD at the Sheep NI 2011 event organised by the National Sheep Association on 4 July in Ballymena ...
Young Farmers approve the new look APHIS Online
Representatives from the YFCU (Young Farmers Clubs of Ulster) were recently given a preview of the improvements made to APHIS Online ...
Representatives from the YFCU (Young Farmers Clubs of Ulster) were recently given a preview of the improvements made to APHIS Online ...
Help Notes for New Look APHIS Online
Download Help Notes ...
Download Help Notes ...
Census Online 2011
Census 2011 will be available online from 5pm Tuesday 7 June. Apologies for the delay
Census 2011 will be available online from 5pm Tuesday 7 June. Apologies for the delay
Can "IT" work?
A large cross section of farmers from Counties Antrim, Armagh and Down recently attended a CAFRE IT and Dairy Automation event ...
A large cross section of farmers from Counties Antrim, Armagh and Down recently attended a CAFRE IT and Dairy Automation event ...
Nitrates Derogation –A second look could be very worthwhile?
The Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) aims to improve the use of fertilizers and reduce the pollution of water by nitrates from farming sources ...
The Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) aims to improve the use of fertilizers and reduce the pollution of water by nitrates from farming sources ...
The new Nitrates Action Programme 2011 – 2014
The Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) aims to improve the use of nutrients on farms and as a result improve water quality throughout Northern Ireland ...
The Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) aims to improve the use of nutrients on farms and as a result improve water quality throughout Northern Ireland ...
CAFRE host German Organic Farmers
CAFRE, Greenmount Campus recently hosted a visit for 26 organic milk producers from Northern Germany as part of an organised study tour to Northern Ireland ...
CAFRE, Greenmount Campus recently hosted a visit for 26 organic milk producers from Northern Germany as part of an organised study tour to Northern Ireland ...
Aphis Online training in your area
All farmers want to save time, effort and money. By using the computer to register the births of your calves you can achieve this ...
All farmers want to save time, effort and money. By using the computer to register the births of your calves you can achieve this ...
An online agent is someone who works on behalf of a farmer to carry out administrative tasks, using the internet, that the farmer needs to complete ...
To access the range of DARD Online Services you need to login using your Government Gateway User ID and password. This procedure for logging in has replaced the previous way of using a Rural Portal ID and password ...
The College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) are continuing to help farmers and growers improve ICT skills...
CAFRE
21 April 2009
Diversification Challenge Business Planning...
21 April 2009
Diversification Challenge Business Planning...
Northern Ireland has always had a reputation of being able to grow grass
CAFRE
19 March 2009
19 March 2009
County Down farm manager Ivor Lowry, and herd manager Ian McAteer, from Blakiston Houston Estate, Dundonald, recently hosted a large group of local dairy farmers interested in developing their dairy business through the incorporation of modern labour saving technology.
Alan Galbraith, Countryside Management Branch
19 January 2009
19 January 2009
Compliance with the Nitrates Directive is a requirement of Cross-Compliance. Under the terms of this Directive, Northern Ireland (NI) was successful in its application for a derogation from the statutory 170 KG nitrogen per hectare per year (N/ha/year) livestock manure limit.
DARD Reporter
17 September 2008
17 September 2008
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has reminded herd keepers of important changes to the cattle ear tag numbering scheme.
From 30 September 2008 cattle ear tags of less than 14 characters may no longer be used for new calves.
From 30 September 2008 cattle ear tags of less than 14 characters may no longer be used for new calves.
Helpline number is 02890 524999
For Further Information please go to : http://www.dardni.gov.uk/Foot-and-Mouth
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