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Level 2 Multiskilling Students John Glenn (Portstewart), Adam Hamilton (Bessbrook), Ian Currie (Garvagh), Reuben Dick (Saintfield) on routine milking practical at the Greenmount Campus’ Dairy Centre. Applications are still open for this year’s intake.

Multiskilling Programme - an alternative route to an agricultural qualification

Valerie Finlay (Head of Learner Services Branch, CAFRE), Sarah Girvan (Lurgan), Emma Witherspoon (Ballymena), Molly Cunnigham (Cookstown) and Rachel Emerson (Dungannon) invite you to Discover CAFRE at Open Week, 6-10 October.

Discover CAFRE Open Week

Dr Aliyu Ibrahim Dabai talking to students about soil nutrients.

Hundreds of students attend annual AFBI Schools Open Day

This year’s ABP Angus Youth Challenge finalists from St Patrick’s High School, Keady; Blessed Trinity College, Belfast; Ballymena Academy and St Patrick’s College, Dungannon. The overall winning team will be announced on 22nd October at an awards ceremony in the Eikon Centre, Balmoral Park.

Final call to enter award winning ABP Angus Youth Challenge

Hull tops university rankings for access to part-time work

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To celebrate the return of its popular Students Go Free offer, leading ferry company Stena Line is set to give one lucky student a great start to university life with free travel and a prize fund worth £3,000.

All aboard as Stena Line launches Student Rep competition

Veterinary Medicine lecturers, Dr Eilidh Thomson and Dr Siobhan Walsh, Teagasc Kildalton College Principal, Tim Ashmore, Head of Education in Teagasc, Dr AnneMarie Butler and Assistant College Principal in Kildalton, James Ryan, pictured with the first students of the five-year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (MVB) at South East Technological University (SETU).

SETU launches new Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy and Home Economics courses

Three quarters of students and teachers find it hard to trust AI's accuracy, while almost two thirds of students worry they're becoming too reliant on the technology

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Photo caption: Kelly McPolin Belfast Met Pastoral Care Manager, Micky Murray, CEO of SOS Bus NI, Belfast Lord Mayor, Councillor Róis-Máire Donnelly, Chief Inspector Loreen Glenn, Ryan Rankin, Local Engagement Manager at Queen’s University Belfast and Gabrielle Smyth, Interim Residential Life Manager from Ulster University at the launch of the Student Safety campaign to encourage safe and respectful behaviour and provide an opportunity for students to learn more about their local police.

PSNI launch its student safety campaign

BSc (Hons) Equine Management student Aine Cunningham (Monaghan) prepared horse Daichaedacuig for the races at Necarne.

CAFRE Racing Club inspires the next generation

Kipling's Back to School collection has launched

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Most of those polled believe university life is more boujee than it was

University essentials are now becoming 'lifestyle statements'

BSc in Equine Management graduate Grace Harrison from Newtownabbey records horse weight details during a practical session at Enniskillen Campus.

Awaiting exam results? Discover Equine at Enniskillen Campus

Pictured viewing the dairy herd at Metcalf Farms on their study tour are CAFRE ATEDA students Kaitlin Andrew (Ballyclare), Katie McClelland (Ballyclare) and Kathryn Currie, (Larne).

In pictures: Students on study tour in England

BeMySource is a global research marketplace that enables access to physical archives, libraries and collections through trusted local contributors.

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Mark Farrall welcomed CAFRE students Callum McConnell (Ballyclare) & Tyana Wilson (Ballymoney) to Grosvenor Farms.

The Gibson Trust supports CAFRE’s agriculture study tour to Wales
Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Agriculture (ATEDA) students at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) recently embarked on a study tour across Wales and south-west England.
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CCEA results helpline returns as students gear up for summer results

Ellen Nelson and Ellen Livingston, CAFRE Level 3 Food Technology students, developed the practical and technical skills needed for successful careers in the agri-food industry through hands-on learning using the facilities at Loughry Campus.

Study food at CAFRE: Applications still open for September 2026

CAFRE student riding the Racewood Mark 10 Racing Simulator.

Driving innovation in rider training and development

Level 3 ATEDA students Emma Quinn (Dungannon), Sinead Barrett (Omagh), Emma Hegarty (Lurgan), Aileen O’Reilly (Middletown) and Kate Quinn (Newry) pictured with host farmer Andrew Logan as they viewed the Holstein herd at Holehouse Farm, Kilbirnie, as part of their study tour to Scotland.

CAFRE agriculture students explore progressive farming systems in Scotland

The programme welcomed students from the UK and China

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Shot of a happy young couple having fun outside.

'Meningococcal B infections can be spread by kissing, sharing drinks or vapes'

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Equine students enjoying unique teaching and learning at CAFRE, Enniskillen Campus. To visit the campus on or before Results Days, contact CAFRErecruitment@daera-ni.gov.uk

Saddle up for success at CAFRE

6,000 students from GBS graduated at ceremonies in Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester, and London

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CAFRE Level 3 Veterinary Nursing student Susan Houston (Newtownabbey) was recently awarded Student Veterinary Nurse of the Year category at the Agria Veterinary Community Awards.

CAFRE student crowned Student Veterinary Nurse of the Year

The ABP Angus Youth Challenge finalists on their visit to ABP Dungannon with Clement Lynch and Kellie McEvoy of the UFU; Lisa Burrows of ABP and Orlaith McLaughin of Certified Irish Angus.

ABP Angus youth finalists gain farm-to-fork insight
The four finalist teams in this year's ABP Angus Youth Challenge have returned from an immersive four-day study tour, giving them a unique behind-the-scenes look at every stage of the modern beef supply chain.
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Dr Victoria Murphy and the postgraduate team invite you to join the MSc course webinar on Wednesday 22 July.

CAFRE launches new Master’s degree

CAFRE students Edie Press (Newtownards), Lauren Lindsay (Enniskillen), Riona Doherty (Derry/Londonderry), Madison McAfee (Lisburn), Madison Young (Dungannon) and Lily McLaughlin (Derry/Londonderry) during their visit to Badminton Horse Trials.

Students explore equine practice at Badminton

Celebrating his graduation from the MSc, delivered at CAFRE was Ian Russell from Ballymena.

9 pictures of the CAFRE class of 2026!

CAFRE students and staff Emma Duff, Cara-Mae O’Connor, Madison McAfee, James Donaghy, Riona Doherty, Jenny Richardson (Lecturer), Carrie Townsend (Lecturer), Shannon McCann, Lauren Lindsay, Andrew Ross (Lecturer) and Edie Press presented Nicola Meldrum (Women’s Aid Fermanagh and Omagh) with £4100 from their fundraising efforts across the academic year.

CAFRE students support Women’s Aid with £4,100 donation

Pupils from the Royal School Armagh pictured at ABC Council careers fair with Lauren Patterson, LMC Head of Marketing and Communications, Lord Mayor Stephen Moutray and Cllr Tim McClelland. Seated, Emily Verner, LMC and Emma Brownlee, LMC Education and Consumer Promotions Manager.

LMC place spotlight on agri-food careers

The University of Hong Kong secured the 11th spot in the latest QS World University Rankings

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2025/26 Kaleb Cooper Agriculture Bursary recipient RAU student Robyn Sherriff

Kaleb Cooper gives agri students a helping hand to get into farming

Wrapping up the end of term celebrations at the Enniskillen Campus formal were Caoimhe Litter (Portadown) and Lizzie Maguire (Newry).

Formal marks end of year for CAFRE equine students

Engineer in workshops

Harper Adams shines as a top performer in Complete University Guide 2027

Land-based Engineering students from CAFRE visited McCauley Trailers to expand their learnings in machinery manufacturing.

Land-based Engineering students expand learnings at McCauley Trailers

CAFRE agriculture apprentices enjoyed a visit to Cow.ie as part of their study tour in Republic of Ireland.

14 pictures for the recent CAFRE study tour

Phillip Higginson (CAFRE Instructor), Robert Bonnar (Ballymena), Dara McCracken (Dundonald), Robert Humphries (Craigavon), Sophie McCrea (Craigavon), Back row - Sam Myles (Kepak) and Jake Fenwick (Lisburn) at Kepak.

14 pictures for the recent CAFRE study tour

Students get involved in establishing new hedgerows on the CAFRE estate.

CAFRE celebrates National Hedgerow Week, 4 – 10 May

BSc (Hons) Sustainable Agriculture Degree students Molly Monteith (Castlederg), Katie McCleery (Lisburn), Caylon Hylands (Donaghcloney) and Faith Gould (Enniskillen).

In Pictures: Greenmount Campus Student Formal 2026

Students Ashlee McEntee (Dublin) and Zara Moore (Banbridge) at Rathbarry Stud.

CAFRE BSc (Hons) Equine Management students complete industry-focused stud tour

Students Niamh Reid (Glenarm), Jessica Cuthbertson (Sixmilecross), Caleb Orr (Ballymena), TJ Hamilton (Armagh), Jane May (Portadown) and Grace Hunter (Dungannon) represented CAFRE at the Great Agri-Food Debate.

CAFRE students compete in the 10th annual Great Agri-Food Debate

An established hedgerow on the CAFRE farm that’s cut on a three-year rotation.

CAFRE celebrates National Hedgerow Week, 4 – 10 May

CAFRE Land-based Engineering students visited D.A. Forgie, Limavady building their industry knowledge of machinery sales

CAFRE students visit D.A. Forgie’s dealership

Know Your Ag Science Quiz Winners Presentation Secondary School Wexford, Niamh Donohue, Sadhbh McDonald, Mia Moran Curran and Aoibhínn Kelly, pictured with Jim Power (IASTA), Professor Frank Monahan, Macra National President Josephine O'Neill and teacher Amy Cahill

Students shine at the return of the Know Your Ag Science Quiz

Visitors to the Higher Education Agriculture Open Day heard from lecturers and students about practical learning opportunities when visiting the maternity wing in the Dairy Centre.

13 pictures from the Greenmount Campus Open Days

A visit to Cooley Oysters allowed students Niamh O’Kane (Ballycastle) and Aimie Kerr (Dromore) to explore aquaculture enterprise.

Students take part in a two-day study tour across Meath, Louth, and Dublin

Fearghal McErlean from Derry was presented with a Bursary from Yara by John Hegarty, Area Manager. Fearghal is studying for a BSc (Hons) Degree in Agricultural Technology.

Agriculture students receive industry backing

Keiran and Neambh Harvey from Pomeroy viewed the Veterinary Nursing facilities at Greenmount Campus.

13 pictures from the Greenmount Campus Open Days

Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026: Religious Leaders and Academics Discuss Harmony and Cross-Cultural Exchange

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Main picture - Current Harper Ireland Chairman Liam McKenna with the evening's speaker,the President of the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster – and Harper Adams University alumnus – Richard Beattie,

Students in Harper Adams University will help build the ‘future of agriculture

Exploring types of food packaging are CAFRE students Sarah Steward, Katie Given and Morgan Coleman with visitor Joseph Flynn (Enniskillen).

Prospective students offered an experience of life in the Food Industry

Emma Turner and Jessica Curley from Crust and Crumb chatted with Degree students Aoife Brophy from Lurgan and Sienna Lappin from Lurgan at the Opportunities in Food Careers Fair

Businesses meet future talent at CAFRE’s Opportunities in Food Careers Fair

CAFRE Level 3 Equine Management student Alena Campbell (Tobermore) recently observed the range of equine facilities on a visit to Glenpatrick Sport Horses.

How equine study trips transform learning at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus

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