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Remediation works to commence at Fort George site
The Department for Communities (DfC) has appointed Deane Public Works Ltd to remediate the Fort George site in Derry~Londonderry to ensure it is
CAFRE Management Tips – When the weather improves
Due to the heavy rainfall the country has encountered in recent months it is safe to say that it’s not business as usual when it comes to livestock
Organic Dairy farming on County Tyrone Farm
John Trimble farms on the outskirts of Castlecaulfield in County Tyrone in partnership with his son Mathew. Mathew has just completed a Level 3 in
Have you tested your buildings airflow?
The supply of fresh air within livestock housing is critical to ensure good health and maximum performance from housed livestock which in turn should
Improving cubicle comfort for cattle
The next month represents the last chance to make any changes before the winter to improve cubicle comfort for cattle.
Executive confirms changes to Covid-19 regulations
A number of changes to the Coronavirus Regulations will be introduced from Monday, the Executive has today confirmed.
Max out the potential of your lambs this season
With ewes and lambs now settled at grass there are a number of key issues to be aware of to ensure that lambs meet their target growth rates in order
Business planning skills rewarded by First Trust Bank
First Trust Bank have announced the results of their farm business management competition for final year foundation degree students at CAFRE’s
Equine nutrition - a guided tour
At the beginning of October we had the opportunity to visit the Bluegrass Horse Feeds mill in Eglish, Co. Tyrone.
Careers advice events at CAFRE
Getting exam results can be a very stressful time - perhaps you did better than you thought or perhaps it didn’t just go to plan.
CAFRE ‘Open Days’ for students
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) invites you to come along to our upcoming October open days to find out about the
McGuinness and Ross offer peace pledges alongside 3,000 young people
The deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness and Junior Minister Alastair Ross today joined more than 3,000 young people to offer peace pledges at
Education Minister John O’Dowd has opened the recently redeveloped £450,000 scout centre for Ballyhornan
Education Minister John O’Dowd has re-opened the redeveloped £450,000 facility for Ballyhornan Scout Centre, near Strangford.
John O’Dowd goes back to school for World’s Largest Lesson
Education Minister John O’Dowd has joined pupils at Beechlawn Special School in Hillsborough for the World’s Largest Lesson.
Attention to detail is key to successful heifer rearing on Tyrone dairy farm
Rex Wilson and sons Jack and James manage a mixed dairy, pigs and poultry farm on the outskirts of Coagh, Co Tyrone. The farm has been recently
Statement on Executive decisions – Covid relaxations 7 October 2021
The Executive has today agreed a number of gradual and proportionate relaxations to the current Coronavirus restrictions, informed by medical and
Graduate IT opportunity with Metaswitch Networks
James McKay made the switch from a career in teaching to IT with the Metaswitch Assured Skills Academy. If you’ve a degree and are considering a
Key points on the expanded booster programme
Newly opened Health Trust vaccination clinics across NI are offering boosters to the 50 plus age group. They will also provide first and second doses
Murphy discusses economic priorities for Invest NI
In his first official meeting as Economy Minister, Conor Murphy today met with the newly appointed CEO of Invest NI, Kieran Donoghue.
Open Farm Weekend events at Greenmount and Enniskillen Campuses
Planning a day out? The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) invites you to come along with family and friends to discover