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Monitoring soil health on farms key to sustainable agriculture, says CAFRE
Monitoring and improving soil health is vital for sustainable food production, according to the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural...
Jul 16


CAFRE reintroduces forgework training at Enniskillen campus from September 2025
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has announced the launch of a brand-new Level 2 Certificate in Forgework,...
Jul 15


Co Antrim girls shine in celebrations at CAFRE equine graduation
The Erne Veterinary Group Cup was presented to Amy Murphy from Portglenone, Co Antrim (right) for best performance on the Work Placement...
Jul 8


Loughry Campus celebrates the future leaders of Northern Ireland’s food industry
Jessica Gregg from Glarryford graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Food Business Management at the CAFRE Graduation Ceremony....
Jul 4


Portglenone’s Rachel Moore shines at CAFRE Loughry Campus Awards Day
Rachel Moore from Portglenone was presented with the Dairy UK prize for attaining highest marks in dairy related subjects. Rachel...
Jun 28


Discover CAFRE during Open Farm Weekend 2025 at Greenmount Campus in Antrim
Colman Byrne and Judith McCord from Greenmount Campus are preparing to welcome visitors during Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend....
Jun 13


CAFRE Greenmount students celebrate in style at annual formal
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture students Estelle McIlwaine (Ballymena) , Kate McShane (Newry), Kirsty Muldoon (Armagh) and Lucy...
Jun 7


Cullybackey farmer reaps rewards from CAFRE’s Level 2 Agricultural Business Operations Course
Jack Anderson from Cullybackey who completed the CAFRE Level 2 Agricultural Business Operations course pictured on his home farm. For...
Jun 4


Maximising lamb performance: Expert strategies from CAFRE for Northern Ireland flock owners in 2025
Rachel Megarrell, CAFRE Beef and Sheep Adviser As lambing season unfolds and ewes and lambs settle into grazing, UK flock owners face the...
Jun 1


Combined innovations can deliver ammonia reduction of up to 54%, CAFRE research finds
Use of stabilised urea reduces ammonia emissions at the CAFRE Dairy Centre. By Judith McCord, Senior Air Quality Technologist, CAFRE The...
May 29


North Antrim beef farm reaps rewards from red clover integration
CAFRE Beef and Sheep Adviser, Faith Stewart discusses the many benefits of red clover for a beef farm. A progressive beef farming...
May 28


Technology demonstration farms now open for group visit bookings across Northern Ireland
Alastair McNeilly from Muckamore, is one of CAFRE’s beef grassland management Technology Demonstration Farmers. Book now to visit a TDF...
May 27


Multi-species swards: A game-changer for Northern Ireland’s farmers
As Northern Ireland’s agricultural sector grapples with mounting environmental, production, and financial pressures, innovative solutions...
May 25


CAFRE urges farmers to join Soil Nutrient Health Scheme training in June
Dr Steven Johnston and Mary-Ann Alexander, from CAFRE have marked a significant achievement as the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS)...
May 24


Improving grassland productivity: CAFRE advises farmers to prioritise weed control
Jack Friar, CAFRE Beef and Sheep Adviser encourages farmers to act now to control the growth of weeds to improve sward quality and...
May 19


CAFRE and FareShare NI Collaborate to Combat Food Waste in Northern Ireland
Zita McNaugher, Food Technologist at CAFRE, is helping FareShare NI tackle the problem of food surplus by developing recipes using fresh...
May 17


Farmers encouraged to embrace sustainable nutrient management at CAFRE event in Co Antrim
CAFRE Northern area Beef and Sheep Team pictured with host Victor Chestnutt welcomed visitors to the on-farm ‘Fertilise to Maximise in a...
Apr 20


CAFRE Loughry Campus students celebrate in style at Leighinmohr House Hotel in Ballymena
The Loughry Campus Organising Committee with CAFRE staff at the Student Formal held at Leighinmohr House Hotel; Eric Long (CAFRE Head of...
Mar 29


CAFRE Farm Centres install LECA to reduce ammonia emissions
Lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) added to the uncovered above ground slurry stores at CAFRE Farm Centres. Lightweight expanded...
Mar 27


Industry Supporters acknowledge Agriculture students’ potential
The first Abbey Autoline Bursary was presented to Matthew Arbuckle, by Lucia Turner, Agriculture Team Leader at Abbey Autoline. Matthew...
Mar 23
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