Countryside Services Limited awarded training and facilitation contract

January 20, 2026

Countryside Services Limited has been appointed to deliver key knowledge transfer elements of the Farming for Sustainability Scheme.

Countryside Services will support the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) delivering face‑to‑face training and themed peer‑to‑peer group facilitation to farm businesses across Northern Ireland.

“The appointment of Countryside Services will help ensure farmers have timely, practical and accessible training that supports productivity, environmental outcomes and resilience across the sector,” commented Albert Johnston, Head of Knowledge Advisory Service, CAFRE.

The first training to be delivered by Countryside Services will be associated with the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme. It is now necessary to complete this training to receive future Farm Sustainability Payments. If you have still to complete the training, you can do so, through online training at www.cafre.ac.uk. If you would prefer to complete the training in person, new dates and venues across the province and booking information can be found at www.cafre.ac.uk/snhs-training and at www.countrysideservices.com

“We’re delighted to partner with CAFRE in delivering high‑quality training and facilitated peer learning to support farm businesses increase both efficiency and care for our environment,” remarked Dr Andrew Kerr, Countryside Services Limited.

If you would like further information on relating to the Sustainable Agriculture Programme, visit the Business Support area of www.cafre.ac.uk