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Welcome to CAFRE

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) offers full-time, part-time and short courses for students aspiring to and staff working within the agri-food and land-based sectors.

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Why CAFRE?

Choose CAFRE to develop your practical experience using our extensive facilities

95%
of our graduates

Gain employment or progress onto further education within six months of completing their course.

1,800
students

You are treated as an individual at CAFRE; we have approximately 1,800 students at our three campuses.

45+
bursaries

Our industry partners donate over 45 bursaries to support first year degree students.

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.
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Upcoming Events

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27 May
Managing the Equine Environment: Creating a Safe & Sustainable Space

Location Enniskillen Campus

Are you passionate about equine management and environmental sustainability? Join us at Enniskillen Campus on Tuesday, 27th May 2025 for…

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05 Jun
Clover Open Day

Location Greenmount Campus

CAFRE invites you to attend a Clover Open Day, being hosted at the CAFRE Beef and Sheep Centre on Thursday,…

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14 Jun
Open Farm Weekend – Enniskillen Campus 2025

Location Enniskillen Campus

Saturday 14th June11.00am – 4.00pm CAFRE is delighted to welcome visitors to Enniskillen Campus during Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend….

Student
Life

Our three campuses are located on the outskirts of the towns of Antrim, Cookstown and Enniskillen. The spacious rural estates offer the perfect settings for students to explore.
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