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Government and Industry driving growth agenda
Agriculture Minister Michelle McIlveen, and Economy Minister Simon Hamilton have met the Chair and members of the Agri-Food Strategy Board (AFSB) for an update on implementation of Going for Growth and key priorities for the...
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CAFRE hosts careers advice days to help students decide on future
Following the recent release of A level results, and with only a few days left to go until GCSE results are out, the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is hosting a number...
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DAERA statement on Claudy fish kill incident
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has issued a statement on the fish kill incident in Claudy, County Londonderry.
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Foster and McIlveen visit award-winning Fermanagh County Show
First Minister Arlene Foster and Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen visited the Fermanagh County Show today.
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Loughry’s Food Courses are First Choice for School Leavers
If you are getting your results over the next few days and thinking about your future, this is the perfect time to check out what Loughry Campus, College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)...
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Loughry National Diploma Students ‘Meat’ the Real World
An integral part of the National Diploma courses at the Loughry Campus of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), is the 12 week work placement in the food industry. In the month...
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Equine Biomechanics Workshop
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise, (CAFRE) and The British Horse Society Ireland are hosting a Biomechanics day on Monday 5th September 2016, 9.30am – 3.30pm at Laurel View Equestrian Centre, Templepatrick. Centaur...
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Minister McIlveen shares desire for confident fishing industry
Fisheries Minister Michelle McIlveen today visited the three main County Down fishing ports to meet with key representatives and to discuss future support for the Northern Ireland fishing industry.
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Vienna, City of Music, Dreams and four MSc Students from CAFRE
The famous musical city of Vienna is home to four Loughry students this summer as they work towards completing their thesis for the Masters (MSc) in Business for Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise.
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Minister McIlveen enjoys visit to refurbished Exploris Aquarium
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen has enjoyed a visit to the refurbished Exploris Aquarium in Portaferry, County Down.
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Discover an abundance of growing careers in horticulture
If you have a passion for the outdoors and are interested in plants and the environment, then there are many job opportunities available for you in horticulture. This is a hugely diverse worldwide industry, worth...
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Enjoying an informal return to education
Do you have experience of working in the agri-food or the rural business sector, but have not yet had an opportunity to gain a graduate level qualification? If so, then the QUB accredited Graduate Certificate...
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Mourne Herring Fishery licences available from September
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that licences for the Mourne Herring Fishery will be available from 1 September 2016.
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CAFRE Enniskillen Campus student on placement at White Cottage Stables
CAFRE Enniskillen Campus student Coral Logue from Newtownabbey is completing her work placement with White Cottage Stables, Saintfield, as part of her Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horse Management.
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DAERA Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer warns holidaymakers of the risk of importing animal disease
The Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer has warned holidaymakers of the risks of importing animal disease from their holiday destinations.
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Advances in equine management
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is holding an update on recent Advances in Equine Management at the Meadows Equestrian Centre, Lurgan, on Wednesday 1 June commencing at 7:30pm.
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Latest illegal waste find linked to previous sites - NIEA
The site, in the Galbally area of Dungannon, is the third to be discovered in the area since last autumn. It is believed to be linked to further waste sites, which had previously been uncovered...
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Loughry National Diploma students innovate for Avondale Foods
Local food manufacturer Avondale Foods recently challenged the final year National Diploma students to design a new and innovative food product. The competition concluded in a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style pitch to Avondale’s Head of Product...
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CAFRE team up with Invest NI for Year of Food and Drink workshop
2016 is the Northern Ireland Year of Food and Drink. Each month has been designated a specific theme, with April being ‘Brewing and Distilling’.
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NIEA join forces with other law enforcement agencies to target illegal waste operators
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) last week carried out a series of targeted actions to combat waste crime. During three days of action between the 17 and 19 May the NIEA carried out joint...