February 27 In the Press

Heads up for healthier turf as Coburn’s host NI launch of Bayer’s new high performing fungicide

A new high performing fungicide, which can be used for the prevention and control of certain diseases of turfgrass has been launched in Banbridge.

James Coburn & Son Ltd is delighted to have hosted the first launch of Interface in Northern Ireland. Interface is the first Bayer fungicide with StressGard formulation which means it is the most high powered fungicide available from Bayer. Greenkeepers will see how the greens benefit.

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February 25 In the Press Newsfeed

Dundalk Institute of Technology students explore opportunities for zero carbon homes

Dundalk Institute of Technology students have visited the Green Future NI zero carbon home as part of their Doing Business in Emerging Markets course.

The house addresses critical questions around affordable, energy efficient homes for social housing associations, the government, developers and homeowners. The students examined the business opportunities of this zero carbon home.

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February 25 In the Press

Voting is now OPEN…. Have your say and vote for your favourite NI Produce and Restaurant

Food NI, our region’s promotional voice for food and drink producers, are sponsoring two categories at this year’s NIFDA awards.

Food NI is proud to sponsor The People’s Choice and Taste of Ulster Restaurant of the Year 2013. Producers have been asked to put forward the product which they feel deserves recognition and are now putting its fate in the hands of the public. Voting is now OPEN!

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February 22 In the Press

Get your foodie hat on and vote for whatever tickles your fancy really: Voting starts on Monday

Over 100,000 private sector jobs depend on the success and growth of the agri-food sector which has an estimated turnover of £4billion.

This is the 12th NIFDA awards and Food NI are delighted to be sponsoring two categories. The sector is thriving and the awards honour the work of our home grown producers and celebrate the contribution which the agri-food industry plays in our economy.

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February 14 In the Press

Zero carbon house sees Green Future shortlisted for ‘Sustainable Development of the Year’

Green Future NI has been shortlisted for the ‘Sustainable Development of the Year’ award at this year’s Housing Awards in Belfast.

Green Future NI created the innovative ‘Green Future House’ in Middletown in Co Armagh which not only meets the Government’s required transition to mass construction of new ‘zero carbon homes’ by 2016 but the house exceeds the Government’s targets.

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February 13 In the Press

Farm business owners and horticultural companies urged to modernise farms with ROCs

Future proofing homes and businesses is fast becoming a the norm but many are still not taking advantage of Government schemes.

Leading green energy solutions company, AmberGreen Energy, is urging businesses with big roofs to invest in solar energy and also to embrace biomass as alternatives to relying on fossil fuels which continue to be a costly outgoing no matter how big or small your business is.

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February 12 In the Press

Teachers' strike - INTO members will be striking on Wednesday moring for a half day strike action following the results of a ballot before Christmas.

Markethill High School generates £2million stimulating economic and social growth

Markethill High School is an award winning school which not only positively impacts on the lives of its pupils.

The school also has a major impact on community life in the village as recent reports reveal it contributes approximately £2million to the local community which stimulates economic and social regeneration. The school is campaigning for a new build school and sixth form provision.

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February 4 In the Press

Students at Markethill High School support Putting Pupils First Campaign

Pupils lend their voices to support community strong campaign for new build

Markethill High School is a school where pupils ‘Believe to Achieve’ and this is true in their drive to achieve a new build and sixth form.

Head Girl and Head Boy at the school have decided to speak out to show their support for the community campaign for a new building and a sixth form so students like them have to leave their own community to continue with their education. Here’s what they have to say.

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