March 22 In the Press

Thousands vote Tayto and Del Toro as winners in Food NI sponsored NIFDA categories

In 2012, the food and drink processing industry in Northern Ireland generated sales of approximately £4.2bn – a 4.2 per cent increase on 2011.

MGMPR Ltd is here to tell the story of our food and drink producers – an industry which thrives on the provenance, quality and reputation of the food and drink we produce. Here’s the story of Tayto and Del Toro who won at the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Awards 2013 in the Food NI sponsored categories.

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March 12 In the Press

AmberGreen Energy invite farmers to roadshows to get expert advice on solar pv farm solutions

AmberGreen Energy is inviting farmers to free seminars at their latest roadshow where experts will provide the most up to date information on the viability of solar schemes.

Solar power is on the rise in Northern Ireland with more and more people benefiting from the Renewable Obligation Certificate incentive which was set up by Government. The roadshows are a fantastic way for farmers to get expert advice from a leading company. See story for full details.

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March 4 In the Press

Top quality forage proves king of the crop as New Zealand’s farmers reseed with quality grasses

Reseeding is a key component to increasing meat and milk production from grazed grass, according to a leading seed production company.

Reseeded swards produce greater quantities of herbage, particularly in the early spring and late autumn and winter. Eleanor McGillie talks to David Little of Co Down based Samuel McCausland Ltd about seeding practices in New Zealand which will benefit farmers in Northern Ireland.

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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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January 24 The MGMPR Blogger

Brand journalism - Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness - how EEAT compliant is your content?

A brand journalism approach strengthens public relations for all of our clients

MGMPR Ltd (previously known as McGillie Media & PR Ltd) is the first PR company in Northern Ireland to adopt a brand journalism approach to PR.

Our team are media law trained professionals who know what makes a story and we know how to pitch it, write it and present it. We use our skills to deliver a multimedia approach to PR which compliments our other services.

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January 23 In the Press

Farmers get to grips with investment potential with latest solar technologies

AmberGreen Energy has fast built up its reputation as being one of the most trusted suppliers of green energy solutions.

The company specifically focuses on solar pv for commercial and domestic properties and biomass for renewable heating in the commercial and domestic markets. Farmers see the benefits of investing in solar pv and biomass so AmberGreen hosted a series of roadshows to engage with farmers.

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January 19 In the Press

Education inspectorate places school as practice leader for literacy and numeracy

Markethill High School is a school of “very good practice” in literacy and numeracy, according to the Educational and Training Inspectorate.

The school, headed by principal James Maxwell, was assessed recently on how it has developed literacy and numeracy initiatives in the past three years and how its practice can then be shared with other schools across the province. The school is campaigning for a new build and sixth form.

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January 9 In the Press

AmberGreen to host FREE seminars to give farmers up to date investment information

The installation of solar pv panels on barns and poultry houses across Northern Ireland is fast becoming the norm.

For farmers who have not yet embraced solar pv or biomass, AmberGreen Energy will host a series of workshops so farmers can make informed decisions as to which form of renewable energy will best suit their needs. AmberGreen has installed solar pv and biomass on farms across the region.

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