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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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Industry Sponsors reward Food student potential
The Lakeland Dairies Bursary award was presented to Megan Ross by Catherine Gilchrist. Megan from Ballymena is studying for a BSc...
Mar 23, 2025


Potential of Equine Higher Education students recognised with Bursaries and Scholarship Awards at CAFRE
Peter O’Reilly, CEO of The Irish Thoroughbred Breeding Association presented Amy Barr with a Bursary Award. Amy from Broughshane is...
Mar 13, 2025


CAFRE students attend NIFDA Conference
Attending the NISCA Conference DAERA Minister Muir with CAFRE BSc (Hons) Degree in Food Business Management students Sarah McKeegan...
Mar 12, 2025


Grow a career in horticulture at CAFRE Greenmount, Antrim
Reunited through the love of horticulture careers. Graduates of the Foundation Degree in Horticulture 2023; L-R Matthew Lee (Horatio’s...
Mar 10, 2025


Heifer rearing is an investment, not a cost
Heifers should ideally calve down between 22 and 24 months. “Heifer rearing on a dairy farm is often seen as a high-cost enterprise...
Feb 15, 2025


Giving dairy calves the best possible start this autumn
Provide a clean, dry calf house with good ventilation. With Autumn calving fast approaching, College of Agriculture, Food and Rural...
Oct 5, 2024
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