Equine Laminitis Seminar
CAFRE is hosting an Equine Laminitis Seminar on Friday 14th June at Enniskillen Campus. Industry professionals will review current laminitis theory and research, and demonstrate the changes that occur within […]
Technology Demonstration Farms for mobility improvement
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is currently establishing a network of Technology Demonstration Farms (TDFs) and applications are being invited from dairy farmers. TDFs will showcase […]
Making Tax Digital – an opportunity for your business
On 1 April 2019, all businesses with a taxable turnover of over £85,000 were required to comply with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for completing their VAT returns. MTD is an […]
Developing Life Skills with CAFRE Enniskillen Campus
CAFRE Enniskillen Campus Level 2 Equine student Thai Cunningham from Dromara, Co. Down, completed her five weeks work placement at Ballylinch Stud, Co. Kilkenny. Thai enjoyed her time at Ballylinch, […]
DAERA Invites applications for Technology Demonstration Farms
Research has shown that early adopters of innovations and technology play an important role in convincing their peers to take more innovative approaches. To encourage a greater rate of technology […]
Register of exam invigilators / exam readers / exam scribes
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is seeking Expressions of Interest to create:- A Register of Exam Invigilators to supervise students undertaking examinations at its three campuses, […]
Innovations to Reduce Ammonia Emissions from Dairy Farms
Applications are invited for this Netherlands Dairy Study Tour This three day study tour will focus on the latest developments in dairy nutrition, housing, slurry storage and slurry application methods […]
Linking Production with the Environment
Stephen Chambers farms the family farm near Annahilt in County Down. He keeps a herd of Limousin cross suckler cows and produces Aberdeen Angus calves with all calves finished as […]
Focusing on maternal characteristics in Tyrone Business Development Group
Nigel Kee runs a mixed sheep and beef farm along with his family near Douglas Bridge, Co Tyrone. He is an active member of two local suckler beef and sheep […]
The Aga Khan Studs award a Bursary to a CAFRE Equine Student
Megan McOuat, a final year Foundation Degree in Equine Management student, was the successful recipient of The Aga Khan Studs bursary awarded as part of the Careers Day at Enniskillen […]
Agriculture students demonstrate their food enterprise skills
BSc (honours) Agricultural Technology students impressed industry judges with food products ranging from BBQ pulled duck sliders to A2 Strawberry milkshake to oven baked fruit bites and a host of […]
Chinese Consul General, Madame Zhang Meifang, visits CAFRE Enniskillen Campus
Chinese Consul General, Madame Zhang Meifang, visits CAFRE Enniskillen Campus. Pictured Head of Equine Seamus McAlinney, Madame Zhang Meifang, student Naoisa Faux, CAFRE Director Martin McKendry Chinese Consul […]
Draperstown Suckler Business Development Group discuss the importance of herd fertility
The Draperstown Suckler Group met recently at Mulligans Moneynenagh, to discuss the importance of good herd fertility management on overall farm profitability. John Moore, Senior Adviser CAFRE discussing the importance […]
CAFRE horticulture students help prepare Hillsborough Gardens for grand re-opening
Imagine Callum Burnside’s surprise when he met Prince Charles in the Walled Garden at Hillsborough Castle. Callum is a 1st year Foundation Degree Horticulture Student at CAFRE and has been […]
Lambing well underway at CAFRE’s Hill Farm Development Centre
Lambing at CAFRE’s Hill Farm Development Centre, Glenwherry is now well underway. Weather conditions have proved very favourable allowing ewes and lambs to be turned out to pasture within a […]
2019 Equine Student Conference
The fourth annual CAFRE Enniskillen Campus Equine Student Conference took place on Wednesday 27th March 2019. Speakers Poppy Blandford and Dr Siobhan O’Connor at the CAFRE Enniskillen Campus Student Conference […]
Plan your future with CAFRE
“Spring is the time for plans and projects” (Leo Tolstoy) – So if you looking for ideas for your future career visit one of The College of Agriculture, Food and […]
Tyrone Farming Society award a Bursary to a CAFRE Equine Student
Rachael Addy, from Dromore in Co.Down, receives a £1000 bursary from John Chambers of the Tyrone Farming Society Rachael Addy, a first year Honours Degree in Equine Management student, was […]
Preparing for Calving with North Tyrone Business Development Group
Anthony Conway along with his son Sean farm suckler cows and sheep just outside Newtownstewart in County Tyrone. When the Business Development Groups (BDG’s) were first launched in November 2015 […]
BSc Agricultural Technology – NIIAS Mock Interview Competition
First year students completing the BSc Honours Degree in Agricultural Technology honed their interview skills recently by going through a mock interview process with interview panels hosted by members of […]