Archive News 2009
This winter CAFRE are launching a new ‘Business Challenge’ initially aimed at farmers with ruminant livestock ...
Last month a group of 35 dairy farmers from Fermanagh and West Tyrone benefitted from a three day study tour to S. W Scotland ...
The Northern Ireland Science Park (NISP) CONNECT’s search for ‘the next big thing’ has concluded with the innovative software, PiGIS™ ...
Due to adverse weather conditions during the grass growing season there is a large variation in the quantity and quality of silage available ...
Greenmount like all other farms in Northern Ireland has suffered as a result of the very wet summer weather ...
Dairy farmers are currently trying to manage swards that have been badly poached and compacted by both machinery and livestock as a result of two very wet years ...
There is an increasing drive to reduce carbon in the agri-food industry from government, retailers and heightened consumer awareness ...
Jonathan McFerran, Greenmount Campus, CAFRE
22 September 2009
22 September 2009
During the year you may have noticed changes to how you login to the Rural Portal to access DARD Online Services and in particular APHIS Online. DARD has been enhancing security for all online services and improving the efficiency of APHIS Online ...
It is a requirement under the Code of Practice for the Registration of Retail Premises and Suitably Qualified Persons (SQP)...
CAFRE has organised an Integrated Crop Protection in Horticulture workshop which will take place in the Seagoe hotel, Portadown at 7pm on Tuesday, 13 October ...
Willie – 46 years of dedication
Willie Dodds retired recently from his stockman post at the Greenmount Hill Farm after 46 years of dedicated service...
Willie Dodds retired recently from his stockman post at the Greenmount Hill Farm after 46 years of dedicated service...
Check your time clocks
With the “hour” having changed recently and electricity use increasing as winter approaches, it is a good time to check all time clocks and controls on the farm.
With the “hour” having changed recently and electricity use increasing as winter approaches, it is a good time to check all time clocks and controls on the farm.
Using good bugs for Christmas Poinsettias
Poinsettia is a very popular Christmas plant originating from Mexico and because of this it must be grown under protected glasshouse conditions in Northern Ireland ...
Poinsettia is a very popular Christmas plant originating from Mexico and because of this it must be grown under protected glasshouse conditions in Northern Ireland ...
JFC INNOVATION AWARDS FOR RURAL BUSINESS 2010 - THE SEARCH IS ON
Have you an idea for a new rural business or have you recently started one? If the answer is yes, then read on.
Have you an idea for a new rural business or have you recently started one? If the answer is yes, then read on.
CAFRE
4 June 2009
4 June 2009
You are invited to a cut flower and foliage training programme
The annual census of agricultural and horticultural holdings in Northern Ireland occurs on 1st June
CAFRE
21 April 2009
21 April 2009
Diversification Challenge Business Planning
CAFRE
3 April 2009
3 April 2009
Northern Ireland has always had a reputation of being able to grow grass.
CAFRE
27 March 2009
27 March 2009
Modern woodchip fuelled heating systems have been developed as an alternative to oil, LPG, coal or gas fired systems.
DARD Reporter
19 January 2009
19 January 2009
Compliance with the Nitrates Directive is a requirement of Cross-Compliance.
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.
CAFRE
27 March 2009
27 March 2009
A top fruit conference, which has been arranged by CAFRE, and AFBI, will take place on Thursday 2 April 2009 in The Famous Grouse, Loughgall for 7.00pm.
DARD Reporter
9 March 2009
9 March 2009
The All Ireland finalists for the 2009 JFC Innovation Awards for Rural Business have been announced and we extend our congratulations to them. This year we had in excess of ninety entries with a superb standard. Judging involved meeting and interviewing all eligible applicants in Naas, Mallow, Killorglin, Athenry, Antrim and Enniskillen.
CAFRE
26 February 2009
26 February 2009
Locally grown woodchip is a sustainable source of heat energy which can contribute to farm income, reduce heating costs for energy users and reduce the carbon footprint.
The third in a series of SRC Willow Workshops organised by CAFRE will be held on the farm of Mr Tom Hegan, 29 Lurgy Road, Stewartstown, Dungannon, BT71 4DF on Thursday 12 March at 2.00 pm.
The third in a series of SRC Willow Workshops organised by CAFRE will be held on the farm of Mr Tom Hegan, 29 Lurgy Road, Stewartstown, Dungannon, BT71 4DF on Thursday 12 March at 2.00 pm.
DARD Reporter
15 January 2009
15 January 2009
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA today announced her intention to open the Farm Modernisation Programme on 28 January 2009 with funding of £15.25million.
Kieran Lavelle, Senior Horticulture Development Adviser, College of Agriculture and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)
Do you want to improve your business performance by participating in ‘The Green Challenge’’
‘The Green Challenge’ is the title of a conference organised by CAFRE in partnership with the Horticultural Trade Association (HTA) to address sustainability issues within horticulture. The conference will be held at Greenmount Campus, on Thursday 5 February, 2009.
‘The Green Challenge’ is the title of a conference organised by CAFRE in partnership with the Horticultural Trade Association (HTA) to address sustainability issues within horticulture. The conference will be held at Greenmount Campus, on Thursday 5 February, 2009.
