Arable
Barley harvest underway in Northern Ireland
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (CAFRE) senior agriculture advisor Robin Bolton has confirmed that the first of this...
CAFRE
Arable
CAFRE to host potato haulm flailing workshop
A field day run by the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) will help potato growers with alternatives...
N.Ireland
Changes to CAFRE fees likely to impact families of migrant workers most
New legislation introduced as a result of Brexit could cut students out of agri-food education in Northern Ireland. The new...
Agri-Business
NI agri-food to take a leaf from the aerospace industry
Northern Ireland's agri-food industry is to take a leaf from the aerospace industry's book, in harnessing robots within production lines....
N.Ireland
New appointments announced for CAFRE advisory group
A new chairperson and member have been appointed to the College Advisory Group, which oversees the College of Agri-Food and...
Beef
Building resilience into a beef enterprise in Co. Fermanagh
Recent years have seen Fermanagh suckler beef producer John Egerton improve the efficiency and resilience of his beef enterprise. He...
N.Ireland
Take full advantage of buoyant lamb prices – CAFRE
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is advising farmers to take full advantage of the buoyant lamb...
Beef
Two new Beef Technology Demonstration Farms unveiled for NI
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Entreprise (CAFRE) has unveiled Northern Ireland's two newest Beef Technology Demonstration Farms. John...
Agri-Business
Nine new CAFRE Dairy Technology Demonstration Farms appointed
Nine commercial Northern Ireland dairy farms have been selected to showcase how technology could solve common farm problems and boost...
Agri-Business
£10 million allocated for new NI beef research centre
£10 million of funding has been secured for a new beef research centre for the Agri-Food and Bioscience Institute (AFBI)...
N.Ireland
Poots marks NI100 with tree-planting event
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots, has planted a Coral Bark Maple tree on the grounds of...
Beef
Introducing a multi-cut silage system – CAFRE
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) dairy advisors have issued guidance to milk producers in Northern Ireland on...
Agri-Business
CAFRE investment will ensure NI remains ahead of the curve
Northern Ireland food and drink leaders have welcomed the announcement by Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots of...
Agri-Business
Poots announces £75 million investment in CAFRE campuses
Northern Ireland's agri-food higher education campuses (CAFRE) are set to undergo a transformation as part of a £75 million investment....
Dairy
Grazing deficits now an issue on NI dairy farms
Grazing deficits are being reported on many dairy farms in Northern Ireland, as persistent cold temperatures and low rainfall challenge...
Agri-Business
Northern Ireland agri-food businesses celebrate 2021 Apprenticeship Week
Northern Ireland agri-food business Lakeland Dairies is celebrating the benefits of helping students complete their training during this year's Apprenticeship...
Dairy
Lameness: The not-so-hidden cost on a dairy farm
Lameness is a significant problem for the dairy industry as it is not only an important welfare issue, but can...
N.Ireland
DAERA announces ‘digital poverty’ payments for CAFRE students
Students at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) are to be eligible for a share of a...
