N.Ireland
Preventing soil damage by machinery in wet conditions
Following a particularly wet winter, many soils are entering spring in a fragile state, College of Agriculture, Food and Rural...
CAFRE
N.Ireland
Why do winter barley crops continue to disappoint?
The final yields achieved by winter barley crops was discussed at a recent crop walk on the south Co. Down...
N.Ireland
Winter wheat crops well advanced in Co. Down
Members of a CAFRE Business Sustainability Group (BSG) had the recent opportunity of walking winter wheat and barley crops in...
N.Ireland
CAFRE rolls out new water quality training for agri-professionals
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has launched their water quality training programme for agri-professionals. The first...
N.Ireland
What is driving glyphosate resistance?
Thirty-five different weed species are now resistant to glyphosate-based herbicides in countries around the world – and the list continues...
N.Ireland
Integrated pest management a ‘key driver’ for UK agrochemical initiative
The Voluntary Initiative (VI) was established 25 years ago to demonstrate the highest standards of plant protection stewardship. It is...
N.Ireland
Bovine Genetics Project training for agri-professionals gets underway at CAFRE
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has commenced delivery of the Agri-professionals Programme for the Bovine Genetics...
N.Ireland
New members appointed to CAFRE advisory group
The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has announced the appointment of four new members...
Beef
CAFRE launches BEEF finishing groups to help farmers ‘drive margins’
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has launched a new Better Economic and Environmental Finishing (BEEF)-themed group...
N.Ireland
NI beef and dairy farmers sought for CAFRE ‘Innovation Farms project
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is seeking seven beef and seven dairy farmers to take part...
N.Ireland
A ‘bone’ a fide way to tackle sustainable food production
A farm in Co. Armagh is leading the way in sustainable food production through a new project which turns a...
N.Ireland
Applications open for Food and Drink Academy in NI
Northern Ireland’s food and drink industry is opening doors to fresh talent in September 2026. The College of Agriculture, Food...
N.Ireland
Countryside Services Ltd. appointed to deliver NI farm sustainability training
Countryside Services Ltd., has been appointed to deliver key knowledge transfer elements of the Northern Ireland Farming for Sustainability Scheme....
N.Ireland
DAERA to host awareness events for new Farm Sustainability Payment
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) will host a series of awareness events to inform farmers about...
N.Ireland
CAFRE Horticulture Pilot Scheme application deadline extended
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has extended the application deadline for the Horticulture Pilot Scheme to...
N.Ireland
How can good ventilation improve calf welfare?
Ventilation will be key to calf health over the coming months according to Gareth Beacom, beef and sheep adviser with...
N.Ireland
What suckler farmers need to know about myostatin
In recent years, talk of myostatin has grown steadily around show and sale rings, with many farmers turning to it...
N.Ireland
DAERA encourages growers to apply for NI Horticulture Pilot Scheme
The Horticulture Pilot Scheme in Northern Ireland is now open for applications, according to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and...
