Farm orchard management training events

Last years very well attended CAFRE Farm Orchard Management Event at Loughry Campus

This tradition has also made a great contribution to nature conservation by providing roosting havens and a rich food source for birds and mammals, while the blossom remains a splendid source of nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinating insects.

The value of these orchards in the rural landscape has been recognised by DARD’s Agri-environment schemes over the last decade or more. As a result many farmers have renovated their small orchard sites and replanted fruit trees on the farm.

If you have fruit trees on your farm that need some pruning attention, or you would like to learn more about the establishment and management of traditional orchards, CAFRE staff are pleased to offer two free training events scheduled for Friday February 12, 2016 at Ian Campbell’s farm, Dowland Road, Limavady and on Friday 26 February, 2016, at a farm near Cushendun, Co Antrim. At each event informative presentations and practical demonstrations will be given on orchard health, establishment, nutrition, the pruning and shaping of fruit trees, ecology in the orchard and pollination matters.

If you are interested in attending, please contact CAFRE’s Development Service Admin, Greenmount Campus on 028 9442 6770 or email: [email protected] register for this event. Booking is essential.