Farmers and other family members from across Northern Ireland have been turning out in large numbers for the ongoing series of Taxation and Succession Planning Seminars. The meetings have been […]
Farm Family Key Skills (FFKS) is an initiative being managed by CAFRE and is a key element of the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020. The Business Planning theme of Farm Family […]
A number of seminars focusing on areas impacting on farm businesses have been organised by CAFRE in partnership with Rural Support to be delivered throughout Northern Ireland over the coming […]
CAFRE is currently recruiting for the new Level 2 Apprenticeship in the Equine Industry which will begin in mid December 2017. This is a work based training course that enables […]
The CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations (Level II) Course is now up and running for a fourth year with 185 students attending, arable, beef, dairy, and sheep courses delivered in one […]
The organising committee of this year’s CAFRE, UAS, UFU Arable Conference met earlier this month. The Conference date has been set for Thursday 11th January 2018 and again it will be […]
Farm Family Key Skills (FFKS) is an initiative being managed by CAFRE and is a key element of the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020. The Business Planning theme of Farm Family […]
The prolonged wet weather has resulted in a potential shortage of fodder or poor quality silage for some farms. CAFRE have organised a series of farmer meetings in the west […]
CAFRE horticulture graduate, Adam Ferguson was awarded a Medallion of Excellence at the Worldskills Finals in Abu Dhabi. Ballymena-man Adam had beaten off thousands of fellow students and apprentices to […]
Congratulations to Level 3 Diploma in Floristry student, Karen Massey, who was invited by the British Florist Association (BFA) to showcase her skills on the Debut Designer stage at this […]
“Northern Ireland Food and Drinks companies are encouraged to consider investment in robotics an automation and to avail of the help and assistance available to them.” This was the message relayed […]
The Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Technology course at CAFRE’s Greenmount Campus now incorporates a European Study Tour for final year students. The focus of the 2017 Study Tour was […]
The BETTER Farm Beef Challenge NI is a joint venture between the Irish Farmers Journal (IFJ), Anglo Beef Processors (ABP) and College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). The […]
Weather Warning and CAFRE activities – Monday 16th October 2017 All classes (theory, practical and routine) at each CAFRE Campus have been suspended from 11.00am. Non-residential students should make their […]
The UK has lagged behind the rest of Europe in the extended use of robotics. However, with concerns over the future supply of labour and the need for greater efficiencies, […]
On Wednesday 25th of October, the Greenmount Association will hold their annual autumn farm walk at Fleming Agri-Products, Newbuildings, Northern Ireland. The company is one of the leading manufacturers of […]
The school Halloween break for schools is just around the corner, and many young members of the family will still be helping out with the day to day tasks on […]
CAFRE are currently organising a Fertiliser Advisers Certification and Training Scheme (FACTS) course for delivery in November 2017. Who is the Course for? The course is for everyone advising on […]
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) invites you to its October Open Days to find out about the excellent courses and careers available in the agri-food and […]
CAFRE provide a number of LANTRA courses to support farmers and growers in order to develop their skills in operating a wide range of vehicles and attachments. New to this […]
