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Road Shows on Farm Business Improvement Scheme - Capital
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs is hosting a series of information awareness events on the Farm Business Improvement Scheme – Capital.
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Industry Bursaries for Loughry Food Students
The costs of Higher Education are often in the spotlight, but at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) there is positive news for food students. Loughry Campus recently hosted an event to...
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Innovation is the key to Northern Ireland’s global reputation – McIlveen
Innovation in agriculture is essential to maintaining Northern Ireland industry’s competitive position and global reputation.
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Business Development Groups meet at Comber farm
Business Development Groups (BDG) in the Ards and East Down area are currently on their 5th round of on-farm meetings. This group met recently on James and Jonathan White’s farm in Comber to discuss winter...
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McIlveen announces opening of second tranche of Business Development Groups
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced that applications to the Business Development Group (BDG) programme will reopen to dairy and pig farmers on 16 November 2016.
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Management Notes for January 2016
Management Notes are prepared by staff from the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). Questions and comments are welcome to allow CAFRE to address the issues that are important to you. Please contact...
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Management Notes for February 2016
Questions and comments are welcome to allow CAFRE to address the issues that are important to you. Please contact the author directly. CAFRE is a college within the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD).
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McIlveen meets farmers and exhibitors at Armagh Show
DAERA Minister Michelle McIlveen spent the day with farmers and exhibitors in Co Armagh, where she enjoyed the atmosphere and friendliness of the Armagh Show in Gosford Forest Park on Saturday 11 June 2016.
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Northern Ireland greenhouse gas inventory 1990-2014 statistical bulletin released
A statistical bulletin on greenhouse gas emissions for Northern Ireland during the period 1990-2014 has been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
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Coolmore provides Bursary to Enniskillen Equine Student
By Hilary Glasgow, Equine Lecturer/ Education & Training Veterinary Officer
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Love the Loughry Dairy!
By Alison Glover, Food Technology Lecturer, CAFRE, Loughry Campus
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CAFRE students design winning food product
A team of six CAFRE food students have designed an award-winning food product and scooped a £1,000 second place prize in an international food competition.
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Open Farm Weekend a chance to showcase our agri-food industry: McIlveen
The annual Open Farm Weekend is a great opportunity to promote our food industry and its role in supporting Northern Ireland’s economy.
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It’s all grow as Comber Earlies Food Festival nears
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen has encouraged everyone to visit the Comber Earlies Food Festival this weekend.
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McIlveen announces no reductions to Pillar I funding
DAERA Minister Michelle McIlveen has announced that Pillar I funds for farmers will not be reduced to fund future support to Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) and that Coupled Support will not be introduced.
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Third Year of TVR project due to begin
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen today announced that the third year of the Test and Vaccinate or Remove (TVR) Wildlife Intervention Research Project is due to begin in a 100km² area around Banbridge, Co Down.
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McIlveen visits Movanagher Fish Farm
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen visited Movanagher Fish Farm yesterday.
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McIlveen urges farmers to take up CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations course
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen sent out a reminder today that the closing date for the Level II Agricultural Business Operations course at CAFRE is approaching.
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Re-appointment of Fishery Harbour Authority Chair
Fisheries Minister Michelle McIlveen has re-appointed Terry Jarvis as Chairperson of the Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (NIFHA).
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Walled Garden in bloom for CAFRE’s Floristry Open Weekend
If you’re planning a BBQ or garden party this summer then Richardson’s Walled Garden at CAFRE’s Greenmount Campus is the perfect place to learn how to produce the perfect bouquet for alfresco dining.