This month saw another successful Agri-food Careers Fair at CAFRE, Loughry Campus. Thirty companies from all over Ireland were represented; covering the -entire Agri-food Supply Chain – a testimony to […]
Parents and guardians of the Level 3 Year 2 Extended Diploma in Horse Management students were recently invited to Enniskillen Campus for an update on the progression of individual students. […]
My name is Roisin Bradley and I am a BSc (Hons) Food Business Management student at CAFRE’s Loughry Campus. I am currently in the third year of my degree course […]
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture (EDA) students at Greenmount Campus, CAFRE recently took a break from their studies to visit farms and businesses in Scotland. The visits linked to […]
Don’t forget to book your place at the Sports Turf Matters 2018 event on Thursday 8th March at Greenmount Campus, Antrim. This free event has something for everyone working in […]
Horticulture students get an insight into just some of the inspiring and rewarding jobs in horticulture at the Horticulture Careers Seminar. Horticulture students along with Paul Mooney Head of Horticulture […]
Students studying the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horse Management at CAFRE’s Enniskillen Campus recently had an industry visit to the Irish Equine Rehabilitation and Fitness Centre (IERFC) in Ballinderry […]
First Trust Bank have announced the results of their farm business management competition for final year Foundation degree students at CAFRE’s Greenmount Campus. First place has been awarded to Jonathan […]
The week of the 5 to 9 March 2018 is a time to celebrate apprenticeships and how they benefit people, businesses, communities and our economy. The week is designed to […]
LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) is a farm assurance system showing that food has been grown sustainably with care for the environment. LEAF Marque certification covers the whole farm business […]
Ten Northern Ireland dairy farmers have the opportunity to become involved in this important project looking at how new technologies can improve their long term future. Dairy-4-Future is an exciting […]
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is promoting equestrian safety in the month leading up to the Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund National Equestrian Safety Day on […]
A number of Business Planning seminars focusing on areas impacting on farm businesses have been organised and delivered by CAFRE in partnership with Rural Support throughout Northern Ireland over the […]
This year the British Florist Association (BFA) will be holding their local heat at CAFRE’s Greenmount Campus on Wednesday the 21st February 2018. This is your chance to enter one of […]
As part of their practically based course, National Diploma students at Loughry have been manufacturing some Valentine’s treats. Through research they have discovered some of the beneficial properties of chocolate. […]
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 British Education Awards (BEA) have been established to promote excellence in British education, recognising the value and importance of education and learning as the foundation to a good quality […]
Suppliers storing pesticides for sale or supply must hold a BASIS Certificate of Competence. The ‘Code of practice for suppliers of pesticides to agriculture, horticulture and forestry’ backed up by the […]
Equine students welcomed over 60 industry representatives from a wide range of equine businesses to their annual Careers and Bursary Presentations Event at Enniskillen Campus. Businesses included equine organisations, feed manufacturers, […]
Almost 1000 farmers attended the recent Dairy Open days at Greenmount Campus. We hope you found it beneficial and it provided you with some helpful food for thought as you […]
