CAFRE BURSARY LAUNCH 2018

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) launched the annual bursary competition for first- year agriculture students on Friday 14th September 2018.

The competition, which sees 22 businesses and organisations from across the NI Agri-Food Industry each provide a bursary of £1,000, is open to first year agriculture and horticulture students who complete an assignment which is set by each of the businesses.

With over 60 students in the year group, competition is strong for the 22 available bursaries.

At the launch of the competition, which supports agricultural learning in the next generation, students had the opportunity to speak to each of the 22 businesses and organisations to find out more about each of the individual assignments.

Dunbia are one of the companies who are providing a £1,000 bursary as part of the competition at CAFRE Greenmount campus.

Emma Nelson, Agricultural Development Officer at Dunbia who recently completed the companies Graduate Scheme, attended the event at the college.  Speaking of the event Emma commented,

“Having been involved in the scheme for a number of years, Dunbia have first-hand seen the benefit in initiatives like this which opens doors for the next generation into the Agri-Food industry.”

Students who wish to enter the competition are asked to write a report based on the title;

“Discuss the implications of Brexit on the Northern Ireland sheep sector, including potential impacts of farm incomes and lamb markets.”  Those who are successful in obtaining a bursary, will be presented with their winning at an event in December.

Agriculture

Working across key areas such as supply chain, animal welfare, and sustainable agriculture, you will get involved in all aspects of the agriculture and research and development areas within the business.

Environmental

This varied role will provide you with an opportunity to get involved in all aspects of the Environmental department and participate in continuous improvement projects within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Human Resources

As your skills and knowledge develop over time, you will get involved in all aspects of HR within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and your responsibility will increase.

Retail National Account Management

This exciting role will see you gain a wide range of business experience skills, providing support to major UK retail supermarket customer accounts. 

Operations & Commercial

Work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment gaining a hands-on experience across all aspects of operations, production and commercial with a focus on continuous improvement. 

New Product Development

You will be involved in supporting and managing the NPD process to ensure new and re-developed products are launched successfully. 

Livestock procurement

An exciting opportunity to learn about all areas of livestock procurement within the business, gaining a full understanding of production and operations.

Food Safety & Quality

A hands-on opportunity to understand and impact on food safety, quality and animal welfare across a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Ensuring legislative compliance, customer excellence and continuous improvement.

Mechanical Engineering

As an engineering graduate you will be hands on and, on the go, working in a fast paced, busy environment overseeing electrical, mechanical and automation projects in a food manufacturing business.

Accounting & Finance

Gain a robust understanding in all aspects of the Finance Function with support at every step of the way to attain the professional qualifications needed to become a finance leader of the future.