Rural Life
Minister of State for community development, integration and charities, Joe O’Brien, today...
History was made today today (Tuesday, November 16) as Ireland's first-ever Rural Youth Assembly took place
N.Ireland
Four of the North's biggest continental beef breeds have joined forces to launch a new calf show...
Applications have opened for four new members of CAFRE’s College Advisory Group (CAG). The...
Young beef exhibitors at this year's Balmoral Show will battle it out in the ring to be the first...
Members of young farmer and rural youth organisation Macra na Feirme are being urged to return -...
Rural isolation is to be one of seven core issues tackled as part of a new wave of Northern Ireland's new 'Uniting Opportunities' programme.
The winners of the 2021 Dig in schools competition, celebrating 10 years of Open Farm Weekend, have been announced.
It might be a bit rusty around the edges and pack a tiny 25hp, but young farmers in Northern...
New legislation regarding CAFRE fees introduced as a result of Brexit could cut students out of agri-food education in Northern Ireland.
A new chairperson and member have been appointed to the College Advisory Group, which oversees the College of Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise.
Agri Politics
Macra president John Keane has said he is disappointed at the "lack of ambition" at EU level to drive generational change in farming.
13 teenagers representing four Northern Ireland schools have been presented with a mini-herd of Angus-cross calves to rear as part of ABP...
Pupils from across Northern Ireland impressed judges competing for a place in the 2021-22 ABP Angus Youth Challenge Finalist Skills Development Programme.
Northern Ireland's agri-food higher education campuses are set to undergo a transformation as part of a £75 million investment.
Agri-Business
Agri-food business Lakeland Dairies is celebrating the benefits of helping students complete their training during 2021 Apprenticeship Week.
Students at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) are to be eligible for a share of a new £100,000 digital poverty payment.
Young Farmers' Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) has announced the winner of its 2021 Club Of The Year...
Young Farmers Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) members have elected Glarryford YFC member Peter Alexander as...
The 2021 'Dig in!' schools' competition challenges pupils across Northern Ireland to and use creative skills while learning about farming.
Exclusive
Northern Ireland's largest rural youth organisation, YFCU reports that it's to notify members of losses at both headquarters and club level.
Poultry giant Moy Park has announced plans to launch an ‘Agricultural Academy’ aimed to upskill its UK agricultural team.
Young Farmers' Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) members are in for an exciting AGM next month.
