Agriculture Courses
Equine Courses
Floristry Courses
Food Courses
Horticulture Courses
Land-based Engineering Courses
Postgraduate Courses
Veterinary Nursing Courses
Student Registration
Accommodation
Student Support
Student Policies
Clubs and Societies
Agriculture
Food
Horticulture
Equine
Our Publications
Discover new Food courses at Loughry Campus
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.
Learner Policies
Funding Support
Academic Calendar
CAFRE, Greenmount Campus offers horticulture businesses technical support and training opportunities to develop skills and competences.
CAFRE, Loughy Campus offers food businesses technical support and training opportunities to develop skills and competences.
CAFRE, Enniskillen Campus offers equine businesses technical support and training opportunities to develop skills and competences.
Home > News & Events > News > Agriculture > Sheep
April 17, 2025
With many ewes and lambs now settled at grass there are several key issues to be aware of to ensure...
February 1, 2025
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is offering sheep farmers the opportunity to take part in a...
January 14, 2025
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is hosting a series of on farm events to help sheep...
November 26, 2024
Market data suggests that the outlook for beef and lamb prices remain positive for the months ahead. By making small...
October 8, 2024
With a strong trade at hogget sales and a perceived lower availability this year, there is a renewed interest in...
September 29, 2024
Within the sheep enterprise, replacements will be required to maintain a healthy and productive flock. To source replacement ewes, some...
September 4, 2024
For many farmers, there have been limited opportunities for reseeding to be completed throughout the spring and summer, however, the...
August 28, 2024
With breeding season quickly approaching, many sheep farmers are beginning to focus on pre-tupping preparation of their rams. Effective decisions...
CAFRE Beef and Sheep Advisers suggest that now is the time to take stock of the amount of silage required...
August 19, 2024
After the exceptionally wet spring and summer, grass growth has not been as good as expected. Kieran McCartan, College of...
It is the time of year again when farmers with later lambing lowland flocks must consider the options for their...
August 12, 2024
Now that winter cereal crops have begun to be harvested, it may be the ideal time for farmers to consider...
