Archive News 2010
2010 Sheep and Goats Keepers Annual Inventory
This year’s inventory is due for completion and inventory cards have been posted to sheep and goat keepers ...
This year’s inventory is due for completion and inventory cards have been posted to sheep and goat keepers ...
Gildernew announces new £7m Tranche Farm Modernisation Funding
Rural Development Minister Michelle Gildernew MP MLA has announced the re-opening of the Farm Modernisation Programme (FMP) for applications from Monday 18October...
Rural Development Minister Michelle Gildernew MP MLA has announced the re-opening of the Farm Modernisation Programme (FMP) for applications from Monday 18October...
JFC Innovation Awards 2011
GIldernew urges rural go-getters to put their thinking cap on for the JFC Innovation Awards ...
GIldernew urges rural go-getters to put their thinking cap on for the JFC Innovation Awards ...
Willie Dodds Glenwherry Hill Farm Stockman receives The Imperial Service Medal
Willie Dodds was presented with the Imperial Service Medal by John Fay, Director of CAFRE ...
Willie Dodds was presented with the Imperial Service Medal by John Fay, Director of CAFRE ...
CAFRE to deliver further Wind Energy Workshops
With the continuing high level of interest in electricity generation from wind power, the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) will deliver three further training workshops across Northern Ireland for farmers and growers ...
With the continuing high level of interest in electricity generation from wind power, the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) will deliver three further training workshops across Northern Ireland for farmers and growers ...
Food and wood as growing media for plants
A seminar on “New Developments in Peat Alternatives” for growing media in pot plant production is being held at the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) ...
A seminar on “New Developments in Peat Alternatives” for growing media in pot plant production is being held at the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) ...
Biobaler for Harvesting Willow - Demonstration
To date, short rotation coppice (SRC) willow in N Ireland has been harvested ...
To date, short rotation coppice (SRC) willow in N Ireland has been harvested ...
EXTENDED CLOSING DATE FOR JFC AWARDS
The closing date for entries to the 2010/11 JFC Innovation Awards competition has been extended ...Programme of Seminars for the Practical on-farm Renewable Energy
Venue: Greenmount Campus, Antrim on 2 November, 2010 ...
The closing date for entries to the 2010/11 JFC Innovation Awards competition has been extended ...Programme of Seminars for the Practical on-farm Renewable Energy
Venue: Greenmount Campus, Antrim on 2 November, 2010 ...
Local Biomass heats Greenhouses
During 2008, a Froling 320kW biomass boiler was installed to provide heating for the main glasshouse complex at the Horticulture Development Centre (HDC) at Greenmount Campus, in an effort to reduce heating costs and the carbon footprint of the unit ...
During 2008, a Froling 320kW biomass boiler was installed to provide heating for the main glasshouse complex at the Horticulture Development Centre (HDC) at Greenmount Campus, in an effort to reduce heating costs and the carbon footprint of the unit ...
Practical on-farm Renewable Energy Event
This event aims to provide practical information on renewable energy options for farmers and the rural sector ...
This event aims to provide practical information on renewable energy options for farmers and the rural sector ...
Top Limousin genetics on offer at LIMO dispersal sale
The current herd was established in 2001 with the purchase of 25 in-calf heifers from select herds in France, Wales and Northern Ireland ...
The current herd was established in 2001 with the purchase of 25 in-calf heifers from select herds in France, Wales and Northern Ireland ...
Beef Values of LIMO calves have trebled
The LIMO project was established in 1997 as a partnership between the British Limousin Cattle Society (BLCS), Linden Foods and Greenmount Campus ...
The LIMO project was established in 1997 as a partnership between the British Limousin Cattle Society (BLCS), Linden Foods and Greenmount Campus ...
Welfare of Animals during Transport
The following documents give information on the Welfare of Animals during Transport specifically about ramp angles for Long Journey Authorised Transporters and for Short Journey Authorised Transporters ...
The following documents give information on the Welfare of Animals during Transport specifically about ramp angles for Long Journey Authorised Transporters and for Short Journey Authorised Transporters ...
Practical On-farm Renewable Energy event at CAFRE’s Greenmount Campus
On Tuesday 2 November an event entitled “Practical On-farm Renewable Energy” will be held at Greenmount Campus ...
On Tuesday 2 November an event entitled “Practical On-farm Renewable Energy” will be held at Greenmount Campus ...
Improve your Farm Welding skills at CAFRE
“I have improved by 100%”, that is just one comment from a trainee that completed a Basic Farm Welding course at CAFRE recently ...
“I have improved by 100%”, that is just one comment from a trainee that completed a Basic Farm Welding course at CAFRE recently ...
The role of constructed Wetlands in Treating Dirty Water
A constructed wetland was established in 2004 at the Greenmount Campus of CAFRE to treat dirty water from the Campus Dairy Unit ...
A constructed wetland was established in 2004 at the Greenmount Campus of CAFRE to treat dirty water from the Campus Dairy Unit ...
Change direction – consider the Organic route
Farmers are always looking for new ways of generating income from the land through diversification. Examining developing markets and producing for them can often prove valuable ...
Farmers are always looking for new ways of generating income from the land through diversification. Examining developing markets and producing for them can often prove valuable ...
LIMO Herd Dispersal
One of the longest running educational projects is coming to an end at the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Greenmount Campus in Northern Ireland with the dispersal of the famous LIMO herd on 6 October 2010 ...
One of the longest running educational projects is coming to an end at the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Greenmount Campus in Northern Ireland with the dispersal of the famous LIMO herd on 6 October 2010 ...
The role of Constructed Wetlands in treating farmyard dirty water
The Code of Good Agricultural Practice defines dirty water as “a low dry matter waste made up of water contaminated by manure, urine, waste milk and cleaning materials” ...
The Code of Good Agricultural Practice defines dirty water as “a low dry matter waste made up of water contaminated by manure, urine, waste milk and cleaning materials” ...
Dipping Sheep – Keep yourself right
If you intend buying sheep dip in the near future or are planning to dip sheep soon you are legally required to get yourself a Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Sheep Dips ...
If you intend buying sheep dip in the near future or are planning to dip sheep soon you are legally required to get yourself a Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Sheep Dips ...
VAT Online Information Events
If you’re running a successful business, you’ll know how crucial it is to keep up to date with developments ...
If you’re running a successful business, you’ll know how crucial it is to keep up to date with developments ...
Mongolian Ambassador visits Greenmount
Recently his Excellency the Ambassador of Mongolia visited Greenmount Campus, CAFRE at Antrim. The Ambassador was accompanied by his wife ...
Recently his Excellency the Ambassador of Mongolia visited Greenmount Campus, CAFRE at Antrim. The Ambassador was accompanied by his wife ...
2010 Single Applications Form Online Now
Minister Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA has issued a call to farmers to submit their 2010 Single Applications electronically ...
Minister Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA has issued a call to farmers to submit their 2010 Single Applications electronically ...
New look to DARD Online Services
We are introducing a new "look and feel” for DARD Online Services. We hope this will improve your online experience and make it easier to find what you are looking for ...
We are introducing a new "look and feel” for DARD Online Services. We hope this will improve your online experience and make it easier to find what you are looking for ...
New Sheep EID Rules
New sheep identification and movement recording legislation came into effect from 1 January 2010 ...
New sheep identification and movement recording legislation came into effect from 1 January 2010 ...
Constructed Wetland Open Day at Greenmount Campus, CAFRE
An Open Day aimed at farmers and growers who wish to learn more about the potential of Constructed Wetlands to treat farmyard dirty water ...
An Open Day aimed at farmers and growers who wish to learn more about the potential of Constructed Wetlands to treat farmyard dirty water ...
Short Rotation Coppice Willow at Loughgall
CAFRE are running a workshop for anyone interested in growing Short Rotation Coppice (SRC) Willow on Tuesday 27 July at 2.00pm...
CAFRE are running a workshop for anyone interested in growing Short Rotation Coppice (SRC) Willow on Tuesday 27 July at 2.00pm...
Birds, Bugs and Beasties at Greenmount Gardens
During the summer months of 2010, Greenmount will once again open its splendid gardens to the public ...
During the summer months of 2010, Greenmount will once again open its splendid gardens to the public ...
June Agricultural Census
The annual census of agricultural and horticultural holdings in Northern Ireland occurs on 1 June...
The annual census of agricultural and horticultural holdings in Northern Ireland occurs on 1 June...
DARD and SOAR stage first Diversification Awareness event in Co Armagh
Have you or one of your family been thinking about farm diversification? ...
Have you or one of your family been thinking about farm diversification? ...
Farm workshops
Members of the Kilkeel Animal Health Challenge for Dairy Farmers group recently attended a farm workshop ...
Members of the Kilkeel Animal Health Challenge for Dairy Farmers group recently attended a farm workshop ...
Jeremy wins Ulster Farmers’ Union Bursary at Greenmount
Jeremy Turkington, from Sandholes near Cookstown, was recently awarded a £1,000 bursary from the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) at the Greenmount Campus of the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) ...
Jeremy Turkington, from Sandholes near Cookstown, was recently awarded a £1,000 bursary from the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) at the Greenmount Campus of the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) ...
Diversification challenge goes from strength to strength - Gildernew
Minister Michelle Gildernew MP MLA has praised the success of farmers and members of farm families on completing the Diversification Challenge Programmes ...
Minister Michelle Gildernew MP MLA has praised the success of farmers and members of farm families on completing the Diversification Challenge Programmes ...
Further CAFRE Introduction to Renewable Energy Workshops to be held
With the continuing rise in energy and fuel bills, CAFRE will deliver a further series of renewable energy workshops during March ...
With the continuing rise in energy and fuel bills, CAFRE will deliver a further series of renewable energy workshops during March ...
Getting the best from your tractor
A series of fuel efficiency workshops have been organised by CAFRE ...
A series of fuel efficiency workshops have been organised by CAFRE ...
CAFRE to deliver Renewable Energy Workshops
With the continuing rise in energy and fuel bills, the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is delivering a range of workshops across Northern Ireland ...
With the continuing rise in energy and fuel bills, the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is delivering a range of workshops across Northern Ireland ...
Farm Diversification - New Year, New Beginnings
Perhaps your new year’s resolution for 2010 will be to consider diversifying your farm business, by starting something new or taking forward an idea that you have had for some time...
Perhaps your new year’s resolution for 2010 will be to consider diversifying your farm business, by starting something new or taking forward an idea that you have had for some time...
