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Giving dairy calves the best possible start this autumn
Provide a clean, dry calf house with good ventilation. With Autumn calving fast approaching, College of Agriculture, Food and Rural...
Oct 5, 2024


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 source animals...
Sep 28, 2024


Firefighters rescue sheep in riverbank operation in Co Antrim
In a swift response to an emergency call received at 1:52pm today, Thursday, September 26, firefighters from multiple stations across...
Sep 26, 2024


Study online for an Equine qualification with CAFRE
Study online for a Certificate in Equine Science and Management with CAFRE, like learners Joy Carleton (Moy), Diana Cody (Enniskillen),...
Sep 25, 2024


Are your silage stocks adequate for the winter ahead?
Maintaining a neat silo face will help reduce waste caused by spoilage over the winter months. CAFRE Beef and Sheep Advisers suggest...
Sep 22, 2024


Rural Crime Partnership launch Rural Crime Awareness Week 2024
(L-R) DAERA Minister Andrew Muir, PSNI Constable Emma Smith, PSNI Rural Crime Lead Superintendent Johnston McDowell, Department of...
Sep 21, 2024


Co Antrim farmer sentenced at Antrim Court
Maurice Rainey (62), Church Road, Randalstown, Antrim was sentenced at Antrim Court today, (Friday 20 September 2024) of six charges of...
Sep 20, 2024


Translink delivers level crossing safety awareness training to agri-students
Translink’s Level Crossing Risk Manager, Keith Pollock and Joe Mulholland, Senior Lecturer Agriculture at CAFRE with this year’s intake...
Sep 19, 2024


Northern Area Community Network promotes mental health at Cushendun Sheep Sale
For the third consecutive year, the Northern Area Community Network (NACN) has made its presence felt at the annual outdoor sheep sale in...
Sep 8, 2024


Finishing the remaining lambs this autumn
It is the time of year again when farmers with later lambing lowland flocks must consider the options for their remaining lambs.
Sep 5, 2024


Steps for a successful Autumn reseed
Grass seed being sown. For many farmers, there have been limited opportunities for reseeding to be completed throughout the spring and...
Sep 4, 2024


Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland resumes after summer break
The Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland are resuming practices again after their summer break and are looking forward to welcoming old and...
Sep 1, 2024


Northern Ireland’s first regenerative agriculture festival set to take place in Mid and East Antrim
Michael Borland (The Sheddings) with Claire Saunders (Director Fields Good) Susan Lynn (Tree and Woodland Officer, Mid and East Antrim...
Aug 30, 2024


Mid and East Antrim Farm watch Scheme hosts sign-up event at Ballymena Livestock Market
Mid and East Antrim PCSP’s (Policing and Community Safety Partnerships) Farm Watch Scheme is set to host a significant community event...
Aug 22, 2024


Minister commits to new Farming with Nature Package
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's visit to Stephen Alexander's farm in Groomsport with Réamaí Mathers and Stephen. On a recent visit, DAERA...
Aug 21, 2024


Spread of giant hogweed being controlled by ‘wooly’ good idea
The ABC Borough is currently trialling an environmentally-friendly way of getting rid of giant hogweed – sheep from Tannaghmore Farm have...
Aug 18, 2024


Almost £10,000 raised for Cancer Focus NI at inaugural Dale Farm Ballymena Tractor and Truck Run
Over 160 vehicles including tractors, milk tankers and delivery trucks took part in the Run. Dale Farm has raised almost £10,000 for its...
Aug 15, 2024


Shock following death of much loved husband and father in tragic farm accident
Tributes have been paid following the death of Broughshane man Noel Boyd, following a tragic farm accident which occurred on Wednesday (7...
Aug 8, 2024


Farmers’ Choir NI charity concert at Stormont “a great success”
The Farmers’ Choir NI pictured in front of Stormont Parliament Buildings The Farmers’ Choir NI recently hosted their ‘Sing to Change...
Jul 31, 2024


Greenmount Association host 40 and 60 year reunions
Greenmount students from the class of 1963 -64 along with CAFRE members of staff. The Greenmount Association, an organisation for present...
Jul 29, 2024
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