New bursary for horticulture students – CAFRE
Out There Services joins the list of bursary donors at Greenmount Campus. This new bursary which is for Foundation Degree Horticulture students will provide...
Greenmount Debut Floristry Designer takes to the National Stage at BFA Fleurex Show
Congratulations to Level 3 Diploma in Floristry student, Karen Massey, who was invited by the British Florist Association (BFA) to showcase her skills on...
CAFRE horticulture students help prepare Hillsborough gardens for grand re-opening
Imagine Callum Burnside’s surprise when he met Prince Charles in the Walled Garden at Hillsborough Castle.
Callum is a 1st-year Foundation Degree Horticulture Student at CAFRE and...
2017 CAFRE Walled Garden Summer Open Weekends
Don’t miss the opportunity to see one of County Antrim’s most beautiful gardens at its best! Enjoy the glorious gardens at Greenmount Campus, visit...
Integrated pest management of aphids in potato crops – CAFRE
One critical factor in the production of high-quality seed potatoes is the prevention of the spread of the virus in the crop. Controlling aphids,...
Chelsea Flower Show hasn’t lost its bloom for CAFRE’s florists
For the first time since World War II, the UK’s annual and highly prestigious celebration of all things floral – The Chelsea Flower Show...
Greenmount horticulture students promote UK Conifer Week
It’s National Conifer Week and October is the best time to plant them.
CAFRE horticulture students are currently learning about conifers including the fact that...
Secure your dream job: CAFRE careers event hears of opportunities in horticulture
Horticulture students at CAFRE heard from a range of excellent industry speakers at the annual Horticulture Careers event held at Greenmount Campus.
Opening the Careers...
Horticulturist Colin McKnight wins professional of the year 2017
Horticulturist Colin McKnight has won the Northern Ireland Civil Service Professional of the Year Award 2017.
The CAFRE Horticulture lecturer who is an expert in...
Greenmount Course – The facts about pesticide storage – CAFRE
Suppliers storing pesticides for sale or supply must hold a BASIS Certificate of Competence.
The ‘Code of practice for suppliers of pesticides to agriculture, horticulture and...