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Road to success for Hollowbridge Farm Ice Cream
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Loughry Campus supports small and medium sized businesses innovate through the Invest
Keeping It ‘in Style’ with Chestnutt’s Farm Yoghurt
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Loughry Campus supports small and medium sized businesses innovate through the
Hedges and hedgerow trees helping the farm to prosper
Perhaps last year’s harsh cold wet weather, this year’s wet spring along with a very hot dry summer illustrated the benefits to be had from our
Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) - Higher Level
THE VIDEO HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED SINCE 2022 AND THEREFORE MAKES REFERENCE TO PREVIOUS TRANCHES. PLEASE NOTE HOWEVER THAT THE PROCESS REMAINS THE SAME
Lameness – the not so hidden cost on a dairy farm
Lameness is a significant problem for the dairy industry as it is not only an important welfare issue but can lead to reduced profits according to
Environmental Farming Scheme SAF3 form 2019
Please use this form to tell us about changes you want to make to your EFS Claim after you have submitted your Single Application Form.
Environmental Farming Scheme SAF3 form 2018
You should use this form to tell us about changes that you want to make to your EFS claim after you have submitted your Single Application Form.
Bat Surveys - Specific Requirements for Wind Farms
Guidance on the specific requirements needed for any application submitted in order for statutory obligations to be met under the Habitats
Technology Demonstration Farms for slurry management - Apply now!
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is currently establishing a network of Technology Demonstration Farms (TDFs) and
Phosphate Fertilisation Planning – How can this benefit your farm?
Emma Kirkland, a Technologist at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) explains the importance of developing a fertilisation
Habitat TDF Farms open for EFS scheme visits
Training events in the form of farm walks are being held from 17 August to early September on three new Farm Habitat Technology Demonstration Farms.
CAFRE Farms benefit from LEAF Marque accreditation
The CAFRE Farms have just passed the milestone of being LEAF accredited for 15 years. LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) is a farm assurance
Better Farm Beef Challenge NI Autumn Walks
The Better Farm Beef Challenge (BFBC) NI programme is running two open farm events this autumn. The programme which is a joint initiative between
Farm Family first aid training open for applications
Information from the Farm Safety Partnership has highlighted that as many as 100 accidents per month happen on Northern Ireland farms which require
CAFRE to introduce new Technology Demonstration Farms programme
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has established a network of Technology Demonstration Farms (TDF) throughout Northern
Dealing with labour issues on Northern Ireland dairy farms
A recent dairy conference, organised by the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), in Ballynahinch opened the debate about farm
Announcement of timeline for the new Farm Support and Development Programme
The timeline for the new Farm Support and Development programme, which aims to support farming and enhance environmental sustainability in Northern
Better Farm Beef Challenge NI Autumn Walks
The Better Farm Beef Challenge NI programme recently held two events on the farms of programme participants Barry Carty, at Garrison Co Fermanagh and
BETTER Farm Beef Challenge NI – mart demonstrations
The BETTER Farm Beef Challenge NI is a joint initiative between the College of Agriculture Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Irish Farmers’ Journal
Farm Business Improvement Scheme - Capital Scheme (FBIS-C)
The Farm Business Improvement Scheme (FBIS) is a package of measures aimed at improving the competitiveness and sustainability of the farming sector