College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise in UK 

At CAFRE our excellent practical facilities will allow you to learn by practising and trying out new technologies and systems. . These facilities on our three campuses in Antrim (Greenmount), Cookstown (Loughry) and Enniskillen support the delivery of a range of courses and technologies in agriculture, food, equine and horticulture.

A College Advisory Group (CAG) representing the main interests within the Northern Ireland agri-food industry was established in January 2007 and  provides my senior management team with advice at a strategic and operational level. The Group meets regularly and offers support to the college by reflecting on Government policies and strategies that impact on the agri-food industry.

We acknowledge that many factors which affect our industry are influenced by decisions made elsewhere in the world and we are delighted to offer our students and staff travel opportunities through our international programme. Our links enable us to experience and share information globally, enhancing learning experiences and bringing new technologies and systems to our local industry.

You’ll go far to find better facilities at which to study for courses in Agriculture, Food, Horticulture or Equine. With continuous investment, we keep our facilities up-to-date to benefit not just our students but also people from industry who continue their professional development through our short courses.

If you’re a hands-on type of person who doesn’t want to be stuck behind a desk all day, then our courses and the careers they lead to are perfect for you. Relevant practical experience, in modern specialist facilities, is a part of all our courses.

CAFRE has excellent links with businesses and organisations, many of which employ our graduates. They show their support by providing work placements, guest lecturers and real-life course projects. Companies also donate generous bursaries to help our Higher Education students fund the cost of getting a degree.