Graeme Campbell, CAFRE Senior Beef and Sheep Technologist Calving and lambing time presents its own challenges each year. However, this year has brought its own unique set of circumstances with […]
Following the closure of the DAERA Direct offices for face to face enquiries due to COVID 19 restrictions, farmers wishing to send soil samples for testing can still do so […]
Stephen Flanagan, CAFRE Beef & Sheep Development Adviser, Mallusk Kevin MacAuley along with his son-in-law Derek, farm in partnership outside Broughshane, and have developed a beef finishing system that works […]
During these unprecedented times, CAFRE will make all necessary adjustments to ensure the continuation of communication to Business Development Groups. Discussions and advice will be available online on the CAFRE […]
Due to COVID-19, all campus libraries are now closed until further notice. Current staff and students can access e-resources including e-books , e-journals and databases through the Library Moodle page […]
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is offering dairy farmers the opportunity to travel to Great Britain to learn about large dairy herd management. Average herd size […]
Emma Kirkland from Tassagh, Armagh celebrated her recent winter graduation at Queen’s University, Belfast with an MSc in Business for Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise taught at Cafre Loughry Campus. Emma […]
Parents and guardians of the Level 3 Year 1 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management students were recently invited to Enniskillen Campus for an update on the progression of […]
The Platform Party at the CAFRE Autumn Graduation Ceremony at Greenmount Campus – Martin McKendry (Director, CAFRE), George Moffett (Head of Agriculture Education, CAFRE) and Senior Lecturers Siobhán Sheppard, Irene […]
CAFRE Student Charity Night In Aid Of Enniskillen Riding For Disabled A Great Success It was a cold crisp evening but people from all over Northern Ireland came to the […]
The Autumn Awards Ceremony at CAFRE’s Greenmount Campus took place on Thursday 28th November. The ceremony saw 31 students achieve a Level 2 Certificate for Animal Nursing Assistants and 7 […]
Speaking at the annual ‘THE OHIO PROGRAMME’ seminar at CAFRE’s Greenmount Campus were Jack Nevin, Portrush and John Beardmore, Ohio State University, USA. Jack is currently a final year Level […]
CAFRE Enniskillen is offering young people an opportunity to “Earn as you learn”. The Northern Ireland Apprenticeship programme is an excellent way to gain British Horse Society qualifications, while continuing […]
CAFRE graduate Cheryl McClean has won the Newcomer Award at the prestigious Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards Ceremony. These awards are designed to recognise and reward the hard work […]
CAFRE and Mustad offer Thoroughbred Shoeing seminar with Mr William Mulqueen (DipWCF). CAFRE in collaboration with Mustad has organised a one day seminar on the current materials used when shoeing […]
To apply visit https://eugrantfundingni.org/ Background to Business Development Groups Knowledge transfer through Business Development Groups (BDG) is a scheme which is funded by the EU through the 2014-2020 Rural Development […]
It is essential that suckler farmers plan their weaning strategies to avoid any delays or potential problems in the herd. Weaning can be a stressful period on young suckler calves […]
A group of fourteen commercial egg producers from Northern Ireland recently completed a CAFRE Farm Innovation visit to England for 2 days. The group visited Cumbria and were hosted by […]
A Business Development Group meeting highlighting the benefits of using BovIS (Bovine Information System) for suckler farmers was recently hosted by David Henderson at Tamlaght, Co Fermanagh. David, together with […]
All roads will lead to CAFRE Enniskillen Campus on Thursday 14th November 2019, for a demonstration night with two top riders Yvette Trusedale and Peter Smyth. The Level 3 Year […]
