CAFRE campuses opening their gates to visitors during Open Farm Weekend

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise invites the public to visit Greenmount and Enniskillen campuses during the Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend.
By Joanne Knox
Published 9th Jun 2022, 10:15 BST
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

The two campuses will be opening their gates to visitors as they join a list of 18 farms participating in Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend.

Enniskillen Campus will be open on Saturday 18 June, from 11am-4pm.

Greenmount Campus will be open on Saturday 18 June and Sunday 19 June, from 11am-4pm.

Gerard Nicholl, CAFRE Enniskillen; David Browne, President Ulster Farmers’ Union; Valerie Finlay, CAFRE; Fiona Dickson, CAFRE and Richard Primrose, Bank of Ireland.Gerard Nicholl, CAFRE Enniskillen; David Browne, President Ulster Farmers’ Union; Valerie Finlay, CAFRE; Fiona Dickson, CAFRE and Richard Primrose, Bank of Ireland.
Gerard Nicholl, CAFRE Enniskillen; David Browne, President Ulster Farmers’ Union; Valerie Finlay, CAFRE; Fiona Dickson, CAFRE and Richard Primrose, Bank of Ireland.

During Open Farm Weekend, visitors will have an opportunity to see the specialist land-based facilities are that are used by both students and industry.

At Greenmount Campus (Antrim) visit a machinery display, food to fork exhibit, see a sheep shearing demonstration and visit the Dairy Centre viewing gallery.

There will be fun for all in the Walled Garden, with floristry demonstrations and family activities.

Morning coffee, lunches and afternoon tea can be purchased on-site from Mount Charles Catering.

Alternatively, bring a picnic and enjoy the outdoor seating available throughout the campus.

At Enniskillen Campus, walk the campus trails, visit the equitation and breeding yards, and try out the equine racing simulator!

Young children can help our pollinators by planting seeds and can milk Daisy the cow.

See a farrier at work, visit Fermanagh Beekeepers apiary and watch local Pony Club displays.

Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic.

Several picnic benches are available. Tea/coffee may be purchased from an outside caterer.

Dogs are not permitted, with exception of assistance dogs.

Open Farm Weekend is a free to attend initiative led by the Ulster Farmers’ Union, with the support of Bank of Ireland, Asda, NFU Mutual, Livestock & Meat Commission NI, Moy Park, Fibrus, Irish Farmers Journal.

Related topics:EnniskillenDogsAntrim