CREAM – (Co-operative for Real Education in Agricultural Management)

Students on CREAM manage a 30 cow high genetic merit dairy enterprise, giving them real responsibility and the opportunity to make real decisions which effect the herd. Currently this herd is one of the top recorded herds in Northern Ireland in terms of genetics and milk yield.
Further information on the CREAM Herd at Greenmount Campus

LIMO – (Leading the Industry to Meat Objectives)

This project aims to develop student competencies in suckler herd management, beef husbandry skills, enterprise policy development and the evaluation of new technologies applicable to beef production. The project comprises purebred and 3/4 bred Limousin cows bred to a Limousin bull and gives students experience of managing pedigree and commercial stock.
Further information on the LIMO Project

UPLANDS – (Uniting the Production of Livestock and Nature Development for Sustainability)

HND and Degree students have responsibility for the 1,100 ewes and 100 suckler cows on the 1000 hectare Hill Farm which is managed in an environmentally sensitive manner. Students have the opportunity to analyse recent farm physical and financial performance and influence future management and policy decisions.
Further information on the Hill Farm

CROPS – (CROPS)

The Farm Development Centre grows approximately 40 hectares of crops each year, mainly cereals and potatoes. The arable area on the farm is used by students to practise many of the arable skills required by industry. Those with a keen interest can become actively involved through student projects.

Further information on CROPS