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Rural youth

New 4 Breeds Calf Show launched for NI

Beef

5 years ago

New 4 Breeds Calf Show launched for NI

Four of the North's biggest continental beef breeds have joined forces to launch a new calf show event for Northern Ireland.

Applications open for CAFRE Advisory Group industry reps

N.Ireland

5 years ago

Applications open for CAFRE Advisory Group industry reps

Applications have opened for four new members of CAFRE College Advisory Group (CAG).The group makes recommendations regarding the College...

Balmoral Show: New prize unveiled for NI’s top young beef handler

N.Ireland

5 years ago

Balmoral Show: New prize unveiled for NI’s top young beef handler

Young beef exhibitors at this year's Balmoral Show will battle it out in the ring to be the first name added to the new Ivaniskey Perpetual Challenge cup.

HCC launches new educational resources for schools

Rural Life

5 years ago

HCC launches new educational resources for schools

A brand-new platform and package of educational resources aimed at teachers and health professionals in Wales have been launched today.

Rural isolation key theme for NI’s ‘Uniting Opportunities’ programme

N.Ireland

5 years ago

Rural isolation key theme for NI’s ‘Uniting Opportunities’ programme

Rural isolation is to be one of seven core issues tackled as part of a new wave of Northern Ireland's new 'Uniting Opportunities' programme.

N.Ireland

5 years ago

Record entries for 2021 ‘Dig In’ schools competition

The winners of the 2021 Dig in schools competition, celebrating 10 years of Open Farm Weekend, have been announced.The competition, which is run by..

Record entries for 2021 ‘Dig In’ schools competition

Machinery

5 years ago

Young farmers plan 24-hour plough in 60-year-old tractor

It might be a bit rusty around the edges and pack a tiny 25hp, but young farmers in the Northern Ireland have quite the feat planned for this..

Young farmers plan 24-hour plough in 60-year-old tractor

N.Ireland

5 years ago

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 rules regarding CAFRE fees are..

Changes to CAFRE fees likely to impact families of migrant workers most

N.Ireland

5 years ago

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 Rural Enterprise (CAFRE).

New appointments announced for CAFRE advisory group

Sheep

5 years ago

Next Generation Shepherds rise to Covid-adapted skills competition

The NSA has commended the finalists of its Next Generation Shepherd competition for rising to the challenge of the Covid-adapted version of the competition.

Next Generation Shepherds rise to Covid-adapted skills competition

Agri-Business

5 years ago

13 teenagers take calves home to rear in ABP’s agri-skills contest

13 teenagers representing four Northern Ireland schools have been presented with a mini-herd of Angus-cross calves to rear.

13 teenagers take calves home to rear in ABP’s agri-skills contest

Beef

5 years ago

Teams impress judges at NI Angus Youth Challenge semi-finals

Pupils from across Northern Ireland impressed judges competing for a place in the 2021-2022 ABP Angus Youth Challenge Finalist Skills Development Programme.

Teams impress judges at NI Angus Youth Challenge semi-finals

Agri-Business

5 years ago

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.

Poots announces £75 million investment in CAFRE campuses

Agri-Business

5 years ago

Northern Ireland agri-food businesses celebrate 2021 Apprenticeship Week

NI agri-food business Lakeland Dairies is celebrating the benefits of helping students complete training during Apprenticeship Week.

Northern Ireland agri-food businesses celebrate 2021 Apprenticeship Week

N.Ireland

5 years ago

DAERA announces ‘digital poverty’ payments for CAFRE students

Students at CAFRE are to be eligible for a share of a new £100,000 'digital poverty' package announced on Wednesday (April 21).

DAERA announces ‘digital poverty’ payments for CAFRE students

N.Ireland

5 years ago

2021 YFCU Club of the Year announced

Young Farmers' Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) has announced the winner of its 2021 Club Of The Year competition - Randalstown YFC.

2021 YFCU Club of the Year announced

N.Ireland

5 years ago

YFCU elects Glarryford man as new president

Young Farmers Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) members have elected Glarryford YFC member Peter Alexander as their new president.

YFCU elects Glarryford man as new president

N.Ireland

5 years ago

YFCU reports losses at both club level and headquarters

NI's largest rural youth organisation, YFCU, is bracing itself to notify members of losses at both headquarters and club level.

YFCU reports losses at both club level and headquarters

Agri-Business

5 years ago

Moy Park to launch ‘Agricultural Academy’

Poultry giant Moy Park has announced plans to launch an ‘Agricultural Academy’ aimed to upskill its UK agricultural team.

Moy Park to launch ‘Agricultural Academy’

N.Ireland

5 years ago

YFCU AGM: Who’s in the running for this year’s top jobs?

With Zita McNaugher reaching the end of her term as president, the YFCU is set to come under new leadership

YFCU AGM: Who’s in the running for this year’s top jobs?

N.Ireland

5 years ago

CAFRE to launch NI’s first horticulture honours degree course

Northern horticulture students can now study for an honours degree within Northern Ireland, Agriculture Minister.

CAFRE to launch NI’s first horticulture honours degree course

Dairy

5 years ago

NI’s school milk scheme extended for 2 years

Almost 200,000 pupils in NI will be able to benefit from subsidised milk for the next two years,...

NI’s school milk scheme extended for 2 years

N.Ireland

6 years ago

NI’s 5 Angus Youth Challenge finalist teams named

Agri-food business ABP is taking five teams forward to the final stage of its skills development...

NI’s 5 Angus Youth Challenge finalist teams named

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