Rural Life
Minister opens National Rural Youth Assembly at Dublin Castle
Minister of State for community development, integration and charities, Joe O’Brien, today (Tuesday, October 3) opened the third sitting of...
Rural youth
Rural Life
History made as Ireland's first Rural Youth Assembly takes place
Ireland’s first-ever Rural Youth Assembly took place today (Tuesday, November 16), where young people united to discuss the challenges faced...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
N.Ireland
New 4 Breeds Calf Show launched for NI
Four of the North’s biggest continental beef breeds have joined forces to launch a new calf show event for Northern...
Rural Life
Applications open for CAFRE Advisory Group industry reps
Applications have opened for four new members of CAFRE’s College Advisory Group (CAG). The group makes recommendations regarding the College...
N.Ireland
Balmoral Show: New prize unveiled for NI's top young beef handler
Young beef exhibitors at this year’s Balmoral Show will battle it out in the ring to be the first name...
Rural Life
Macra members urged to return and 'make a difference'
Members of young farmer and rural youth organisation Macra na Feirme are being urged to return – and “make a...
N.Ireland
Rural isolation key theme for NI's 'Uniting Opportunities' programme
Rural isolation is to be one of seven core issues tackled as part of a new wave of Northern Ireland’s...
N.Ireland
Record entries for 2021 'Dig In' schools competition
The winners of the 2021 Dig in schools competition, celebrating 10 years of Open Farm Weekend, have been announced. The...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
N.Ireland
Young farmers plan 24-hour plough in 60-year-old tractor
It might be a bit rusty around the edges and pack a tiny 25hp, but young farmers in Northern Ireland...
N.Ireland
Changes to CAFRE fees likely to impact families of migrant workers most
New legislation introduced as a result of Brexit could cut students out of agri-food education in Northern Ireland. The new...
N.Ireland
New appointments announced for CAFRE advisory group
A new chairperson and member have been appointed to the College Advisory Group, which oversees the College of Agri-Food and...
Agri Politics
Macra shifts CAP focus for young farmers from Brussels to Dublin
Macra na Feirme national president John Keane has said he is disappointed at the “lack of ambition” at EU level...
N.Ireland
13 teenagers take calves home to rear in ABP’s agri-skills contest
13 teenagers representing four Northern Ireland schools have been presented with a mini-herd of Angus-cross calves to rear. It’s part...
N.Ireland
Teams impress judges at NI Angus Youth Challenge semi-finals
Pupils from across Northern Ireland (NI) impressed judges competing for a place in the 2021-2022 ABP Angus Youth Challenge Finalist...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
N.Ireland
Poots announces £75 million investment in CAFRE campuses
Northern Ireland’s agri-food higher education campuses are set to undergo a transformation as part of a £75 million investment. Announcing...
Agri-Business
Northern Ireland agri-food businesses celebrate 2021 Apprenticeship Week
Northern Ireland agri-food business Lakeland Dairies is celebrating the benefits of helping students complete their training during this year’s Apprenticeship...
N.Ireland
DAERA announces 'digital poverty' payments for CAFRE students
Students at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) are to be eligible for a share of a...
N.Ireland
2021 YFCU Club of the Year announced
Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) has announced the winner of its 2021 Club Of The Year competition. Winning club,...