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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
Industry backing for CAFRE students
March 11, 2026
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is pleased to announce that a remarkable £106,000 in Industry Bursary and Scholarship awards were presented to Higher Education students. On speaking at the Industry Support Programme event, Paul McHenry, interim CAFRE Director commented, “We come…
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
Agriculture Apprenticeship Open Days
Various
Are you leaving school this summer and thinking about finding a job or considering Apprenticeship training? Do you have a…
Food production and processing: GCSE Home Economics Support Workshop
Loughry Campus
Explore the food production and processing techniques at Loughry Campus, Cookstown. Book your students to attend this one-day practical workshop…
Investigate and Inspire: Science, Food and Research
Loughry Campus, Cookstown
Wednesday 13 May 2026, 9:30am – 2:00pm, Loughry Campus, Cookstown Are you Food and Nutrition or Science teacher delivering GCSE…
