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The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) offers full-time, part-time and short courses for students aspiring to and staff working within the agri-food and land-based sectors.

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Why CAFRE?

Choose CAFRE to develop your practical experience using our extensive facilities

95%
of our graduates

Gain employment or progress onto further education within six months of completing their course.

1,800
students

You are treated as an individual at CAFRE; we have approximately 1,800 students at our three campuses.

45+
bursaries

Our industry partners donate over 45 bursaries to support first year degree students.

Business Support

CAFRE is an integral part of the Northern Ireland Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs. The college supports the agri-food sector through industry training, knowledge and technology transfer, benchmarking and business development planning.
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Upcoming Events

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Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme – What, Why and How?

Location Across NI

The Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) scheme which was introduced on 1st January 2024 is a key element of DAERA’s Farm…

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29 Apr
Equine Green Grazing: Sustainable Pasture Management Strategies for Horses Open Day

Location Enniskillen Campus

Monday 29th April 2024Enniskillen Campus Discover innovations and strategies in sustainable pasture management for horses at our practical presentation farm…

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15 Jun
Open Farm Weekend – Enniskillen Campus 2024

Location Enniskillen Campus

Saturday 15th June11.00am – 4.00pm CAFRE is delighted to welcome visitors to Enniskillen Campus during Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend….

Student
Life

Our three campuses are located on the outskirts of the towns of Antrim, Cookstown and Enniskillen. The spacious rural estates offer the perfect settings for students to explore.
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