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Why CAFRE?
Choose CAFRE to develop your practical experience using our extensive facilities
of our graduates
Gain employment or progress onto further education within six months of completing their course.
students
You are treated as an individual at CAFRE; we have approximately 1,900 students at our three campuses.
bursaries
Our industry partners donate over 45 bursaries to support first year degree students.
Latest News
Higher Education graduation – Class of 2026
July 02, 2026
CAFRE staff and students gathered with family and friends to celebrate the Class of 2026. Higher Education students in Agriculture, Equine, Food, Horticulture and Packaging came together at Greenmount Campus to celebrate their graduation. The ceremony marked the culmination of hands-on learning, dedication and academic…Business Support
CAFRE is an integral part of the Northern Ireland Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs. The college supports the agri-food sector through industry training, knowledge and technology transfer, benchmarking and business development planning.
Upcoming Events
Postgraduate courses information webinar
Online
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? If you have graduated with a Honours Degree and…
Food for Thought: Opportunities in Further Education after GCSEs at Loughry Campus
Loughry Campus, Cookstown
Wednesday 05 August 2026Loughry Campus, Cookstown Are you waiting on GCSE results this summer? Re-thinking your options for September? Would…
Environmental Sustainability event
Loughry Campus
Environmental Sustainability: First Steps for Northern Ireland Food & Drink SMEs Tuesday 15 September 2026 at Loughry Campus CAFRE and…