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In Northern Ireland, the College of Agriculture,
Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) have been awarded the LEAF
(Linking Environment and Farming) at a special ceremony at
Greenmount Campus by Caroline Drummond, Chief Executive of
LEAF.
Congratulating CAFRE
on their achievement, Minister Michelle Gildernew, MP, MLA
said - "The award of LEAF
Marque to CAFRE is an endorsement of its commitment to farming
with due regard to the environment. CAFRE has worked hard
to achieve the LEAF marquee, through using the latest technology
and training programmes in this area.
"Developing a more sustainable environment is a key goal
for DARD. Demonstrating and ensuring adoption of the latest
technological advances in environmental management will help
build a thriving and sustainable rural community for all of
us."
The Minister concluded - "Farming is the backbone of the
local rural community and the LEAF Marque award recognises
that modern food production can work in harmony with the environment."
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)
Director, John Fay received the award on behalf of CAFRE at
the Greenmount ceremony.
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