CAFRE has launched a Themed Group programme focused on Suckler Cow Fertility, as part of the Beef Sustainability Package. CAFRE Beef and Sheep Adviser, Gareth Beacom, recently met with Clogher farmer, Joe Kelly, to discuss the new groups. Read more ⬇.

Are you working in Agriculture and would like to achieve a formal qualification? Applications are being accepted to study part-time on the Level 2 Agricultural Business Operations course. More info ⬇️.

Pancake reformulation - CAFRE/FSA event. Book now to attend an event at Loughry Campus to help your business reformulate healthier pancakes. Hear from FSA, CAFRE and industry experts. Tues 24 June 2025. For info ⬇️.

Come along to Open Farm Weekend and experience CAFRE. Date: Sat 14 June and Sun 15 June: 11am-4pm.(Enniskillen - Saturday only).Locations: CAFRE - Enniskillen Campus and CAFRE - Greenmount Campus, Antrim.FREE Entry, no need to book

Passionate about sustainable farming and curious how woodland innovation can boost your farm’s productivity and biodiversity?.Book now to join CAFRE's Woodland Management FIV.Tues 16 - Thurs 18 Sep and hear about developments on farms in Ireland. Visit

Join us at the CAFRE Beef and Sheep Centre, Oldstone Road, Antrim on Thursday 5 June for a Clover Open Day. Come along and see, hear and discover. For more info ⬇️.

Passionate about equine management and environmental sustainability?.Join us at CAFRE Enniskillen Campus on Tues 27 May 2025 for an event featuring guest speaker Alan Creighton, Head of Environment and Nutrition at The Irish Equine Centre. Read more ⬇️.

Applications to the new Business Sustainability Group Scheme close on Monday, 19 May at 4pm. Apply now so you don't miss out. Visit

CAFRE is pleased to announce an extension to the application deadline for its new Business Sustainability Groups (BSGs). To allow more farm businesses the opportunity to apply the application deadline has been extended to 4pm on Monday, 19 May 2025. ⬇️.

Now is the time to assess and plan a sometimes-overlooked key element of the grass growing season – weed control. Economic losses caused by weed infestation in grassland swards lower the palatability and quality of silage or hay. Read more ⬇️.

Applications are open for the new Business Sustainability Groups (BSGs) with CAFRE. Gareth Beacom, CAFRE Beef and Sheep Adviser, recently visited former suckler group to discuss experiences of group membership. Read more .

CAFRE will be hosting dry stone walling training events during May at CAFRE’s Hill Farm Centre at Glenwherry. Develop skills and knowledge to repair and maintain single skinned dry stone walls. For more info ⬇️.

Two Fertilise to Maximise events are being held on Mon 28 April, on host farms at Rathfriland and Enniskillen. For more inform ⬇️.

RT @GrassCheck: Grass growth forecasted to increase rapidly over the next 7 days. Whilst very welcome for many it will bring with it manage….

Farmers - apply to join new Business Sustainability Groups (BSGs). Taking part will support the improvement of farm environmental and financial sustainability. Applications close at noon on Fri 2 May. Read more ⬇️.

Lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) has recently been added to the uncovered above ground slurry stores at the CAFRE Beef and Sheep Centre and Hill Farm Centre at Glenwherry. Stephen Gilkinson, a Technologist at CAFRE explains its use⬇️.

New Business Sustainability Groups (BSGs) are open for application. Leigh McClean, a CAFRE Crops Adviser recently visited Thomas Annett, a past Business Group participant. Read more ⬇️.

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CAFRE has launched a deep soil carbon coring project across its estate. The project is sampling carbon stocks up to 100 cm deep in the soil profile. The project has completed in-field sampling across 1,200 hectares of active agricultural land. Read more:

Fertilise to maximise in a sustainable way.CAFRE Advisers will provide practical advice on the key steps to managing nutrients at an event on the farm of of Victor Chestnutt. Join us on Tues, 15 April at 7.30pm, at 9 Clougher Rd, Bushmills, BT57 8YJ. Booking not required.