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July's edition features
- Northern Ireland Countryside Management Scheme (NICMS) Opens for Applications
The Northern Ireland Countryside Management Scheme (NICMS) is open for applications from 30 June to 29 August. Applications are invited from all farmers who meet the eligibility criteria. - Helping You Comply Bulletin Second Edition 2008
This bulletin, which is part of the NI Farm Advisory System, aims to help farmers keep up to date with various aspects of Cross-Compliance. - Sweet William Blooms in Ballinderry
At a recent training event organised by CAFRE, Dolway McCorry, a local cut flower grower and David Davidson, Greenmount Campus, delivered presentations on the growing of Sweet William. - Beef & Sheep Management Notes
Notes on how to Maintain mid-season cattle gain, Finishing cull cows off grass, Weaning lambs, Foot care in lambs, Ewes and Over seeding grass and white clover. - Dairy Management Notes
Information on Grazing Management and Fodder Stocks. - Pig Management Notes
Notes on new equipment at Pig and Poultry Fair, Seasonal infertility, Boreholes and Dry sow feed levels. - Information Technology Notes
Information on the Nitrates Action Programme and how DARD can help you with Online Tools.
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