Great to see CAFRE student, Gemma McCorry, being featured by the Ulster Farmers' Union, Women in Agriculture section. Gemma, a past pupil of St. Louise’s Comprehensive College, is studying at Greenmount Campus, Antrim on the BSc (Hons) Degree in Sustainable Agriculture. Read more

We are pleased to be able to offer a further course, introduction to Farm Woodland – Timber End Uses, for farmers interested in managing woodland and who wish to explore the opportunities timber production may present for their farm. Register now: cafre.ac.uk/business-cours…

Over the next 4 weeks, CAFRE Beef and Sheep Advisers are hosting a series of farm walks under the theme of 'Profit from Pasture – Striving for Sustainability' highlighting best practice on beef and sheep farms. Register now and book your place: cafre.ac.uk/events/profit-…

⏰Farmers in Zone 3 of the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme are invited to register from next Mon 24 Jun - Sat 31 Aug 2024 👉If your farm business is in Zone 3 AFBI will write out & invite you 🔗More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/farmers-z… #SNHS_NI Fermanagh & Omagh District Council Mid Ulster Council nidirect

The CAFRE Agricultural Business Operations Level 2 Certificate is now for applications until 31 July. The training will be delivered 1 evening per week over 20 weeks from end of Sept 2024, with classes in beef, sheep, crops and dairying being offered. cafre.ac.uk/business-cours…

CAFRE are hosting 8 farm walks to demonstrate best practice around grassland & livestock management to help maximise farm margins and reduce carbon emissions. The first event is taking place on Monday 24 June at Bill Harpur's farm, Portrush. Register: cafre.ac.uk/events/profit-…

Congratulations to Level 2 Agricultural Business Operations student, Susan O'Neill, for being shortlisted for the OCN Further Education Learner of the Year award and presented with a highly commended award #ocnawards24

CAFRE is hosting farm walks to demonstrate best practice grazing management, cow fertility and cattle performance to help maximise farm margins and reduce carbon emissions. The next event is taking place on Wed 7:30pm at David Wright's farm, Caledon. cafre.ac.uk/events/profit-…

REMINDER: Tomorrow at 7:30pm, attend William Egerton's farm Rosslea. CAFRE Beef & Sheep advisers are hosting a series of farm walks under the theme of “Profit from Pasture – Striving for Sustainability” highlighting best practice on beef and sheep farms. cafre.ac.uk/events/profit-…

#Farmers in Zone 3 #SNHS_NI can register online at bit.ly/DAERAonline through a Government Gateway account. Start your SNHS journey today, towards optimizing the application of crop nutrients and helping to increase farm profitability! afbini.gov.uk/zone-3 #healthysoil

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 REMINDER: Today at 7:30pm, father and son, Seamus and Paraic McNeill will host a sheep focused meeting on their farm in Annaclone, Co. Down. cafre.ac.uk/events/profit-…

Have you a beef herd & interested in improving profitability on your farm? The final event in the series focusing on Profit for Pasture - Striving for Sustainability will be held on Friday at 7.30pm on the farm of Michael Griffith, Ballynahinch. Book now cafre.ac.uk/events

CAFRE will be hosting free Dry Stone Walling training events during July and August at CAFRE’s Hill Farm Centre, Glenwherry: -Tue 30th July -Tue 13th Aug -Tue 20th Aug -Tue 27th Aug Find out more and book your place: cafre.ac.uk/dry-stone-wall…

Are you a women in agriculture❓ Through the ‘women in agriculture’ profile, the UFU shares stories of women in the industry to raise more awareness of their contribution and inspire others. For more info, contact: 📧 [email protected] 📧 [email protected]

🚨Zone 3 Farmers: The registration deadline for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme is fast approaching on 31 August. Register today through your Government Gateway account bit.ly/DAERAonline #SNHS_NI AFBI DAERA CAFRE Ulster Farmers' Union Andrew Muir MLA LMC NI #soilhealth

Apply now for CAFRE’s Level 2 Agricultural Business Operations Course The training will be delivered 1 evening per week over 20 weeks from end of Sept at Loughry & Greenmount, with classes in beef, sheep, crops and dairying being offered. cafre.ac.uk/business-cours…

⌛️It's the final week of registrations for Zone 3 of the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme. #DYK 4.4k farm businesses have registered already? If you are eligible register before 31 August. DAERA AFBI Ulster Farmers' Union Andrew Muir MLA LMC NI #SNHS_NI #Farmers #Soil

For many dairy herds ‘summer 2024’ has been challenging.  Turnout was delayed due to a wet cold spring and for some, unseasonably high rainfall has made grazing particularly difficult. Read - Higher yielding cows to graze or not: bit.ly/3MnU95d

CAFRE Beef and Sheep Advisers suggest that now is the time to take stock of the amount of silage required on farm for the winter period by calculating a fodder budget. Are your silage stocks adequate for the winter ahead? Read more: bit.ly/3yVTkgV

With breeding season quickly approaching, many sheep farmers are beginning to focus on pre-tupping preparation. Effective decisions now can identify and rectify potential problems. Read: Are your Rams ready for work? bit.ly/4dYu60e