WELCOME FROM THE CAFRE DIRECTOR DR JOHN FAY OBE
I am pleased to welcome you to the 2015 Bursary launch.
The agri-food industry is vital to our economy and the industry
needs well qualified and motivated new entrants to meet future
challenges and ensure its continued success. Higher education
is expensive and I am delighted to acknowledge the commitment
of the industry to the education and training of the managers and
leaders of the future through the provision of bursaries.
The bursaries are open to all full-time first year Higher Education
students in BSc Agricultural Technology, Foundation Degree in
Agriculture and Rural Studies and Foundation Degree in
Horticulture.
CAFRE is deeply indebted to all bursary donors for their support. I applaud this
generosity from industry and their willingness to support young people entering higher
education at Greenmount. I encourage all students to compete for the bursaries on
offer this year and wish them well with their efforts.
Dr John Fay OBE
CAFRE Director
BURSARY LAUNCH PROGRAMME AT CAFRE, GREENMOUNT CAMPUS
18 SEPTEMBER 2015
Session 1
10.30 – 11.00
11.00 – 11.05
11.05 – 11.10
11.15 – 13.00
Refreshments & Setup for Sponsors in Session 1
Welcome by the College Director Dr John Fay
Session 1 Introduction - Mr George Moffett, Head of Agriculture
Education Branch
Session 1 - Students meet Bursary Sponsors as indicated in
Table 1.
13.00 – 14.00
Lunch for all Sponsors
13.45 – 14.00
Setup for Sponsors in Session 2
Session 2
14.00 – 14.05
14.05 – 14.10
14.15 – 15.30
Welcome by the College Director Dr John Fay
Session 2 Introduction- Mr Paul Mooney, Head of Horticulture
Education Branch, CAFRE, Greenmount Campus
Session 2 – Students meet Bursary Sponsors as indicated in
Table 1.
Table 1: Details of Sponsors for each Round Table Discussion Session
Sponsors attending Session 1
Sponsors attending Session 2
11.00 – 13.00
14.00 – 15.30
Ulster Farmers’ Union
Tyrone Farming Society
Cogent
Genus ABS
John Thompson and Sons
Irish Farmers’ Journal
Dunbia
Gibson Trust
Moypark
Danske Bank
Bank of Ireland
AI Services
Ulster Grassland Society
Calor Gas NI Ltd
HSBC Bank plc
Darren Clarke School of Golf
Bulrush Horticultural Ltd
BURSARY LAUNCH PROGRAMME ORDER
18 SEPTEMBER 2015
Session 1: 11.00 – 13.00
Station
No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Sponsor
Ulster Farmers’ Union
Cogent
John Thompson and Sons
Dunbia
Moypark
Bank of Ireland
Ulster Grassland Society
HSBC Bank plc
Representative
Derek Lough
Ashley Fleming
Jonathan McCaughan
Glenn Patterson
Cathy Flynn/Alan Johnston
William Thompson
David Johnston/George Reid
Nigel Young
Session 2: 14.00 – 15.30
Station
No
A-1
H -1
H-2
3
4
5
A-2
6
7
8
Sponsor
AI Services
Darren Clarke School of Golf
Bulrush Horticulture Ltd
Calor Gas NI Ltd
Tyrone Farming Society
Gibson Trust
Genus ABS
Irish Farmers’ Journal
Danske Bank
CAFRE Head of Agric & Hort
Education Branch
Representative
Eamonn Matthews
Stuart Bickerstaff
Ann McCann
Berni McNeill / Mark
McClements
Edwin Cartright / Alan Kyle
Hugh Ferguson
Stephen Laverty
David Wright
John Henning / Maureen Currie
Mr G Moffett / Mr P Mooney
THE ULSTER FARMERS’ UNION
Background
Founded in 1918, the Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) is the largest
democratic voluntary organisation representing farmers and growers in
Northern Ireland. Its central objective is to promote their interests both at
home and abroad through professional lobbying.
The Role of the Ulster Farmers’ Union
The UFU takes a close interest in rural affairs and services, and works
with politicians both in the UK and internationally, and other groups and
organisations to advance rural interests. It has particularly close links with
consumer groups, countryside and wildlife bodies, animal welfare
organisations and academics.
While it does not intervene directly in the market place, the Ulster Farmers'
Union focuses a great deal of its attention on developing access to new
markets and encouraging buyers and purchasers to choose home
produced supplies.
The Ulster Farmers' Union today has over 12,500 members. Members
are supported by 25 regional offices and headquarters building in Belfast.
The Union's commercial subsidiary, Countryside Services Ltd, is located in
Dungannon.
The Union works closely with the National Farmers' Unions in England,
Scotland and Wales, and the Irish Farmers' Association in Dublin.
Collectively the UK Unions support the Bureau de l'Agriculture Brittanique,
giving local farmers a permanent staff presence in Brussels.
The strength of the Union is clearly demonstrated by its ability to
successfully represent the wide range of interests of farmers.
The UFU also provides a wide range of exclusive services to its members.
The Bursary Programme
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has been involved in the CAFRE bursary
programme since its inception in 1998. The Union is pleased to play its
part in encouraging young people to develop their careers in the industry.
Agriculture, like any other industry is reliant on the fresh and innovative
ideas which young people and new entrants to the industry will bring.
Report title for the Ulster Farmers’ Union bursary Award
No Farmer – No Food
COGENT
Background
Cogent Breeding Limited combines the best of British beef and dairy
genetics developed through our own UK breeding and testing programme
with the very best internationally sourced bulls from World Wide Sires
Limited. The combined product portfolio offers our customers a broad
range of options to suit any requirement within their herd.
Cogent customers can select premium pedigree product where it is
needed as well as more commercial, value-for-money products to suit the
specific needs of their herd. Add to that the expertise of our experienced
breeding advisers and our expanding range of customer-focused services
and it is easy to see why more and more UK farmers are working with us.
For more information visit www.cogentuk.com
Bursary Programme
Cogent is delighted to be involved in the Higher Education Bursary
Programme at Greenmount Campus. We fully appreciate the importance
of supporting young people who are embarking on a career within the land
– based sector. The company is looking forward to reading reports on the
topic below. In addition Cogent will interview candidates. The company is
also willing to provide a work placement opportunity for the successful
student.
Report Title for the Cogent Bursary Award
Discuss the merits of using sex semen in the dairy and beef herds in
a difficult economic climate.
JOHN THOMPSON AND SONS LTD
Background
Established in the mid 1880s John Thompson & Sons Ltd has over 100
years experience in the manufacture of high quality animal feeds. Today,
as in those early days, Thompsons remain committed to local agriculture;
a commitment not only involving the supply of the finest feedstuffs, but
also the use of locally produced raw materials.
John Thompson & Sons Ltd has always been committed to producing top
quality animal feeds. Recent awareness by the more modern day
consumer of where and how food is produced has made our commitment
to quality even stronger. Important steps are taken at the Mill to ensure
our customers receive only the goods and services they
deserve. Thompson's are accredited with BS EN ISO 9002 which ensures
that strict procedures are adhered to, both in the manufacture of feeds and
servicing customers.
The Bursary Programme
John Thompson and Sons Ltd has a long established relationship with
CAFRE.
The Company works in partnership with CAFRE in the
management of the Future Herd. The aim is to provide both students and
farmers with the skills, knowledge and technology required to successfully
run a dairy system profitably under Northern Ireland conditions. In
conjunction with AFBI Hillsborough both CAFRE and Thompsons have
completed work on a dairy heifer-rearing project with a number of on-farm
workshops organized to demonstrate the results from the project.
The Company is delighted to be associated with the bursary programme.
Thompsons is committed to working with the local farming community and
its policy of investment in the future of farming includes the
encouragement of young people in the industry. By supporting a student
at Greenmount, the Company is pleased to be promoting the agri-food
industry as a career to talented potential entrants. Thompsons looks
forward with interest to the students’ views on its chosen report title.
Report Title for the John Thompson and Sons Ltd Award
Given current milk prices, in your view, which key metrics can be
improved on NI dairy farms to ensure long term viability.
DUNBIA (DUNGANNON)
Background
Dunbia is a leading and well established supplier of top quality beef, lamb
and pork products for national and international retail, commercial and
food-service markets.
Founded in 1976 as a small butchers shop in Co Tyrone, Dunbia is still a
family owned business but has since developed to become a multinational enterprise with thirteen operational sites throughout the UK and
Ireland. Headquartered in Dungannon, forty-five miles south-west of
Belfast, Dunbia remains a key employer in the food industry in the
province and is an essential player in Northern Ireland’s economy.
Dunbia’s facilities in Northern Ireland supply top quality red meat produce
to many of the leading UK multiples as well as several hotel chains and
other food-service outlets, winning several top industry awards including
Manufacturer of the Year 2014 at the UK Meat Management Industry
Awards, Supplier Chain Initiative of the Year at the 2014 Meat & Poultry
Processing Awards.
As a progressive and dynamic
company, Dunbia is one of the most
significant employers in the food
industry in the UK and Ireland. With
3600 employees we have an ongoing
requirement for enthusiastic, ambitious
and motivated staff. We invest in our
staff and are committed to providing
fruitful career progression opportunities.
Neil Swann, General Manager for our Dungannon Primary Production
(pictured left, centre) operation joined Dunbia in 2009 as a Graduate
Trainee. He now manages our Primary Production facility which has over
300 staff and was recently awarded UK Young Processor of the Year at the
Meat & Poultry Processing Awards 2014.
The Bursary Programme
Once again Dunbia are delighted to
support the Bursary Programme at
Greenmount. Young people are the key
to ensuring a successful future for the
agri-food industry. In the past Dunbia
have recruited graduates from both the
Greenmount and Loughry Campuses of
CAFRE, offering placement and work
experience opportunities. Noel McNeill (pictured right) received the Dunbia
Bursary and also gained invaluable experience through a work placement
which he has just completed. The Bursary Programme offers an ideal
opportunity for students to get experience in the Agri-Food Sector and
allows Dunbia and other businesses to make a small but important
contribution to ensuring the continual supply of professional managers to
the industry.
In addition to producing a report, Dunbia will interview students
Report Title for the Dunbia Bursary Award
Devise an integrated calf scheme for the beef supply chain from birth
to plate. The scheme must be suitable for Holstein bulls and
continental cross dairy female and male calves.
BANK OF IRELAND (UK) plc
Bank of Ireland (UK) plc is a wholly-owned UK subsidiary of Bank of
Ireland and forms part of the Bank of Ireland Group. The bank
is committed to the UK market customers. Its aim is to grow savings and
lending to businesses and support UK customers both directly and
through the bank’s
partnership with the UK Post Office®.
Bank of Ireland (UK) plc offers products in the UK market that are
regulated in the same way as products offered by other UK-based
providers and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services
Authority (FSA).
Bursary Programme
Bank of Ireland UK have developed a strong working relationship with
CAFRE over the past number of years, through our food bursary at
Loughry Campus, membership of the Abbey Farm Industry Group and the
Red Meat Student Project Board. Much to our appreciation CAFRE have
also hosted and assisted with a number of Bank of Ireland staff training
days in relation to various sectors within Agriculture.
Bank of Ireland UK is committed to supporting the local agri-food industry
and has a long term strategy to grow our market share within this sector.
We are delighted to be extending our support of the bursary programme
to Greenmount Campus and look forward to being involved in future
years. Bank of Ireland UK recognise the high quality training provided to
all students at CAFRE and are delighted to be in a position to support a
student as they embark on their studies within the agri-food sector, by
awarding them a bursary of £1,000. Bank of Ireland UK is looking forward
to hearing the views of its chosen report title.
Report title for the Bank of Ireland UK Award
How best can farmers manage their business to combat volatility in
market prices?
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ULSTER GRASSLAND SOCIETY
Background
The Ulster Grassland Society (UGS) was founded in 1959. It brought
together farmers, advisory officers, lecturers, research workers, and
representatives from across the agricultural commercial sector with an
interest in grassland production and utilisation.
Objectives
The main objective of the UGS is to encourage the adoption into farming
practices of advantages resulting from grassland research, experimental
work and practical experience. It provides opportunities for those
interested in, and concerned with, grassland husbandry to meet and
exchange information, ideas and experiences relating to all aspects of the
management, production and utilisation of grass.
British Grassland Society
The Ulster Grassland Society is affiliated to the British Grassland Society
(BGS) and members are able to participate in BGS activities. Members
also receive complementary copies of the BGS quarterly publication
‘Grass Farmer’.
Activities
Typically, the UGS holds three major events each year. The ‘Annual
Conference’ is held in early February with eminent national and
international speakers. It provides the opportunity of keeping up to date
with changes in the industry with an eye to practical implications and
provides a forum for research workers to review and discuss their current
work.
The Summer Meeting usually consists of visits to farms,
commercial units or research stations and takes place in early May. The
‘Autumn Meeting’ may be either a farm walk or mini-conference and
usually takes place in October.
Student Membership Scheme
The UGS has a student membership scheme, which confers the benefits
of membership free to full-time students taking agricultural courses at
College or University for the duration of their studies.
The Bursary Programme
The Ulster Grassland Society has a long association with CAFRE and
Matt Boyd, one of the founding members of the UGS, was the Principal of
Greenmount. The Ulster Grassland Society recognises the importance of
higher education for new entrants into the agricultural industry and is keen
to offer a bursary to support those wishing to seek a career in the industry.
The winner of the UGS bursary will undertake a range of activities during
the year. These will include:
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assisting at UGS farm visits and at the annual conference;
preparing quarterly reports for the Press about their time at
Greenmount and/or their home farm;
promoting UGS activities to agriculture students at Greenmount.
In addition to winning the bursary, the work completed by the student on
behalf of the UGS will help to develop employability skills and will add to
the student’s CV.
In addition to preparing a report for the competition, the UGS will interview
competitors.
Report Title for the Ulster Grassland Society Bursary Award
How can the Ulster Grassland Society market grass to NI farmers?
TYRONE FARMING SOCIETY
Background
Early records show that there was a Show in Omagh in 1832. In 1848
interested parties formed the Omagh, Strabane and Clogher Farming
Society. Then in 1852 the Omagh Farming Society was formed as a
forerunner to the present organisation. In 1883 the name of the
organisation was changed to what it is at present, Tyrone Farming
Society. In 1910 the Show moved to a permanent site at Sedan Avenue in
Omagh where it remained until 2000. In 2002 the Society moved the
Show Grounds to the present site on the Gillygooley Road in Omagh.
The Tyrone Farming Society aims to promote and improve the breeding of
all classes of livestock by providing a platform through the Agricultural
Show where exhibitors can show livestock in a competitive environment.
The Show also aims to promote all agricultural, horticultural and other
rural pursuits in the arena of the Agricultural Show.
The Bursary Programme
The aims of the Society are based on the principles of education to
improve production methods, the quality of livestock and technical
knowledge. With this in mind, Tyrone Farming Society feels that the
provision of an annual bursary to CAFRE is an excellent way to continue
the enhancement of education into the 21st century. Our bursary is eligible
only to students with a Co Tyrone postal address. By supporting the
CAFRE bursary programme we are pleased to be promoting the agri-food
industry as a career to talented potential entrants. Our industry needs to
constantly attract young talented individuals if it is to survive and thrive.
Report Title for the Tyrone Farming Society Bursary Award
Tyrone Farming Society has employed you as a marketing
consultant and wish you to produce a plan on how to make Omagh
Show “bigger and better” so that it is the greatest country show in
Northern Ireland.
THE GIBSON TRUST ....Providing support to the farming community
of Counties Antrim & Down
Background
William Gibson was born in 1840 on a small holding near Dromore,
County Down. After serving his time as a watchmaker he set up his own
business in Belfast making high quality watches and silverware. Some
years later he started a second company in London.
When he died in 1913 he bequeathed money to be invested to produce an
income to help eligible small farmers in County Down and County Antrim.
Over the past 100+years successive Trustees have managed the fund as
directed in Mr Gibson’s bequest.
The Trust currently provides grants for farm improvements on eligible
farms in the two counties.
It also funds The Gibson Institute at Queen’s University, Belfast and
promotes prestigious annual lectures on subjects of importance to local
agriculture.
The Bursary Programme
The Gibson Trust is pleased to provide a bursary to assist a young
person from each of Counties Down and Antrim to further their
agricultural education as part of the CAFRE bursary programme. Winning
students, if enrolled on the BSc Agricultural Technology degree
programme, will not be eligible to obtain other Gibson Trust funding
provided through Queen’s University Belfast.
Our report title for the 2015 bursary competition is outlined below.
Report Title for the Gibson Trust Bursary
Prepare a report for submission to the Gibson Trust for financial
support to fund a development idea for your home farm or a farm
you work on. In your report you should outline your business idea,
the cost of this project and the benefits it will bring to the farm.
THE IRISH FARMERS’ JOURNAL
Since its establishment in 1948, the Irish Farmers’ Journal has been
working with farmers and the agricultural industry, to encourage and
sustain a prosperous farm economy in Ireland. The creation of The
Agricultural Trust in 1964 has allowed the paper to develop as the
unbiased voice for progress and development on Irish farms.
The Trust status of the paper allows the Farmers’ Journal the unique
opportunity to re-invest profits into scientific based research to support
farming and farm families.
Through the weekly print and online editions of the paper the Farmers’
Journal gives readers news, technical information and Country Living
content for all the family.
Currently the dedicated Northern Ireland editorial team includes editor
James Campbell and deputy editor David Wright.
The Farmers’ Journal is now the best selling paper in Ireland or Britain
with ABC audited circulation sales of 70,405.
The Bursary Programme
This is the fifth year that the Irish Farmers’ Journal has been involved with
CAFRE’s bursary programme. We are delighted to offer 1 bursary at each
of CAFRE’s campuses – Enniskillen, Greenmount and Loughry. It is
important to encourage new talented individuals into our industry and we
are looking forward to supporting young people embarking on a career in
the land – based sector.
Report Title for the Irish Farmers’ Journal Bursary Award
Produce an article for publication in the Irish Farmers’ Journal on a
farm business you are familiar with.
DANSKE BANK
In November 2012 Northern Bank changed its name to Danske Bank. This
name change marked a significant change in the 200 year history of Northern
Ireland’s leading financial institution. Both banks have a distinguished history
with a common feature being the links with agriculture as both banks have
been known as ‘the farmer’s bank’.
Today Danske Bank is the largest bank in Denmark and a leading financial
institution in Northern Europe with around 5 million personal customers and a
significant share of agricultural, business and institutional customers across
the nine countries in which it operates.
The agri-food sector remains an important industry for Danske Bank in
Northern Ireland with generations of farming families having continued to
benefit from real relationship banking, innovative electronic banking solutions
and first class account packages for students and young people.
The Bursary Programme
Danske Bank is proud to continue the long association with CAFRE and
pleased to support the Higher Education Bursary programme for well over a
decade at Greenmount Campus – an important and local seat of learning for
those wishing to pursue a career in agriculture and the land-based industries.
Report Title for the Danske Bank Bursary Award
This year the Danske Bank has provided candidates with the following title:
How can farmers/growers help improve the image of their industry ?
Genus ABS is part of the world's leading provider of bovine genetics and
reproduction services, marketing in more than 70 countries and across 6
continents around the globe including North America, Latin America,
Europe, Asia and Africa. Alongside this is our technologically advanced
range of forage, nutrition, foot and udder care products. Through our
extensive research and development programme, cutting edge technology
is being used to maximise the potential of beef and dairy farms throughout
the world.
Genus ABS breeds the world’s best bulls, scientifically selecting the
livestock whose offspring will increase value for farmers and food
producers around the world. We are continuously improving our
proprietary lines of breeding animals, using the best science available.
We strive to develop long-lasting customer relationships, working with our
farmers to help them get the very best from our products.
The Bursary Programme
This is the first year that Genus ABS has been associated with CAFRE’s
bursary programme. We are delighted to offer 1 bursary to an agricultural
undergraduate studying either BSc Agricultural Technology or Foundation
Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies. In addition to a report, we will
interview candidates.
Report Title for the Genus ABS Bursary Award
Discuss the benefits of using modern breeding technologies in the
dairy and beef herds.
HSBC Holdings plc
HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of the HSBC Group, is
headquartered in London. The Group serves customers worldwide from
around 6,100 offices in 72 countries and territories in Europe, Asia, North
and Latin America, and the Middle East and North Africa. With assets of
US$2,572bn at 30 June 2015, HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking
and financial services organisations.
HSBC Commercial Banking
For 150 years we have been where the growth is, connecting customers
to opportunities. Today, HSBC Commercial Banking serves businesses
ranging from small enterprises to large multinationals in almost 60
developed and faster-growing markets around the world. Whether it is
working capital, trade finance or payments and cash management
solutions, we provide the tools and expertise that businesses need to
thrive. With a network covering three quarters of global commerce, we
make HSBC the world’s leading international trade and business bank.
For more information see www.hsbc.com/1/2/business-and-commercial
The Bursary Programme
This is the second year that HSBC has been involved with CAFRE’s
bursary programme. The agri – food industry is our largest industry and
we are delighted to support a student embarking on a career in the land –
based sector. Our bursary has a value of £1,500 and we look forward to
reading competitor’s reports.
Report Title for HSBC Bursary Award
What will Northern Ireland Agriculture look like in 2025?
Ai SERVICES – NORTHERN IRELAND
Background
Ai Services (NI) Ltd is Northern Ireland’s leading provider of breeding
services. Established in 1988, the Company is very much of co-operative
ethos and is owned by over 10,000 Northern Ireland farmer shareholders
in partnership with many of our leading Agri-Co-operative businesses.
Genetics are the foundation building blocks of any livestock enterprise.
Ai Services (NI) Ltd is also the majority shareholder in one of the Republic
of Ireland’s major artificial insemination and semen distribution companies,
Eurogene-Ai Services (Ireland) Ltd, based in Cahir, Co Tipperary.
The Company also has a strong track record in business diversification, to
include provision of pre-movement blood testing and other Agri-industry
services, which include the management and delivery of Rural
Development Programmes on behalf of the Department of Agriculture and
Rural Development (DARD). As part of the Countryside Agri-Rural
Partnership, Ai Services (NI) Ltd will be responsible for the delivery of the
Focus Farms and Benchmarking Measures of the Northern Ireland Rural
Development Programme 2007-2013.
Our Mission
“To improve the competitiveness of Northern Ireland Agriculture”
- via use of “best-fit genetics and breeding services” specifically
designed and selected for Northern Ireland farm environment and
production systems and which will value-add our produce.
- via demonstration of “good practice and technology uptake benefits”.
The Bursary Programme
Ai Services (NI) Ltd are pleased to continue our sponsorship support of
the CAFRE Bursary Programme. Greenmount Campus is truly a centre of
educational excellence and will continue to be pivotal in future-proofing
our agri-rural industry.
We wish all Students every success – you represent our Industry’s
future.
Report Title for the Ai Services Ltd Bursary Award
Given the current volatility within the agricultural sector why is it
important that farmers benchmark their farm businesses?
MOY PARK LTD
Background
Moy Park Ltd is Northern Ireland’s largest food processing company and
is part of the Brazilian-based Marfrig Group. The Company offers a range
of chicken products to retail and foodservice customers across Europe.
Operations are based in Northern Ireland, England and Europe employing
in excess of 11,600 people.
Moy Park offers products to meet a wide range of consumer lifestyles and
needs. We continue to adapt this product range to meet the changing diet
requirements of today’s family and the population’s eating requirements
both within and outside the home.
NI Agriculture Division
Moy Park Ltd prides itself in being associated with the farming industry
which underpins success in the Agriculture Division. This division supplies
breeding stock to a significant proportion of the total European market and
Broiler Hatching Eggs to customers in UK, Europe and the Middle East. In
addition to standard and High Welfare broilers the Company is recognised
as one of the largest growers of organic, free range and corn fed birds.
Our NI Agriculture Division has almost 600 contract farms across three
generations: Grandparent Division; Parent Stock Division; Broiler Division.
Company Mission
To make Moy Park the recognised premier provider of fresh, high quality
locally farmed chicken and locally produced convenience food products
and brands by being the most innovative, effective and efficient
organisation of our kind in the industry.
Company Vision
Through the skills, energy and commitment of its people, Moy Park
aims to be a world class organisation committed to providing market
leading fresh locally farmed chicken and locally produced innovative
added value poultry products and brands, developed, and delivered at the
highest standards of quality and service while being responsive to the ever
changing needs of the customer, consumer and the market.
Business in the Community
Moy Park has won recognition for its business and community activities.
The Company has reinforced its positive impact on the local community
through charity donations, sponsorship programs, diversity training,
involvement with local schools and an essential skills programme.
The Bursary Programme
Moy Park recognise the importance of higher education for new entrants
into the agriculture industry and supports aspiring individuals through by
offering industrial placement opportunities, management trainee
opportunities and the bursary programme. The bursary programme is
offered to those wishing to seek a career in agriculture. In conjunction
with Greenmount we invite students to submit an essay on the title below.
The successful candidate will be offered a bursary of £1000 in first year
and £500 in each year of undergraduate study. A paid placement year
also forms part of the Moypark bursary. For bio security reasons, students
who come from or work on poultry farms are INELIGIBLE for this bursary.
Report Title for Moy Park Ltd Bursary Award:
Maintaining a sustainable poultry industry into the 21st Century.
Calor have been delivering innovative energy solutions to the agricultural
sector across Ireland for over 75 years. With the largest LPG delivery
fleet in Ireland, we make it our business to provide our customers with a
secure supply of heat and a level of technical support that is second to
none.
Calor LPG produces far lower carbon emissions than oil, coal, peat and
even electricity and is one of the cleanest conventional fuels available. As
Calor LPG burns efficiently and cleanly, it won't contaminate crops, feed or
litter or compromise produce.
Calor LPG is the complete energy source for farmers, whether it’s for
heating poultry houses or rearing sheds, to drying crops or burning weeds
or if an instant supply of hot water for cleaning and sterilising is needed.
As befits a company who supplies one of the cleanest fossil fuels available
to rural Ireland, Calor are fully committed to supporting best practice and
sustainable development with regard to all environmental matters. We are
constantly striving to offer a cleaner, more sustainable energy source for
now and in the future.
You can contact us at:
Belfast 028 9045 8466
Dublin 1850 812 450
info@calorgas.ie
www.calorgas.ie
The Bursary Programme
This is the third year that the Calor Gas has been involved with CAFRE’s
bursary programme. We are delighted to have this opportunity to offer
support to what is an extremely important industry to us as a rural energy
provider. We feel that it is important to encourage and support new
talented individuals into the farming industry and will be offering two
bursaries, one in each of the disciplines – agriculture and horticulture.
The title for our bursary report is:
Achieving energy efficiency is fundamental to sustainable food /plant
production. Examine ways in which the farm/horticultural business
can address this.
DARREN CLARKE GOLF SCHOOL
Background
The Darren Clarke Golf School was formed in 2010 out of the Junior Golf
Academy. The Darren Clarke Golf School offers top-level golf tuition
alongside a nationally recognised qualification in sports studies, giving
aspiring young golfers an opportunity to develop their sporting ability along
with the qualifications that would allow them to go on to higher education
or work in the golf industry.
The school is based at one of Ireland’s leading golf training facilities at
Greenmount, having started as the Junior Golf Academy in 2007.
Previous graduates of the school include Paul Cutler, who has recently
turned professional; and Alan Dunbar, the current British amateur
champion, who completed the Gap Year programme at the school.
The Darren Clarke Golf School recognises the importance of training for
excellence, and the link between the quality of a golf facility and
competitive skills development and performance. The school is therefore
pleased to be able to support CAFRE students develop their skills in turf
care and greenkeeping through the award of two bursaries to higher
education students studying horticulture.
The Bursaries
This is the fourth year that the Darren Clarke Golf School is offering
bursaries for sports turf management students.
Up to two successful bursary award winners will receive a cash bursary
each, as well as being able to assist with the Darren Clarke Golf School
Training Camps during the year, giving them an opportunity to develop
their knowledge of the game and the technologies that underpin it.
The bursaries are available only to horticulture students, who will be
studying sports turf management at the campus.
Each bursary from the Darren Clarke Golf School in 2014 is worth £1,000,
awarded on a competitive basis. Students applying to win this bursary are
expected to produce a written report using the proposed titles listed below.
Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by representatives of the Darren
Clarke Golf School before the award is made. Bursaries will be awarded
only if candidates and applications are of sufficient calibre. Where
bursaries are not awarded the available funds will be lodged in the student
travel account instead. Successful bursary winners will be expected to
assist with some of the junior training camps organised by the school and
held at the campus during breaks in the academic calendar.
Report Titles for the Darren Clarke Golf School Bursary Award
(a) Discuss how the use of tree plantations and constructed features
can enhance player experience and challenge on a golf course.
(b) Discuss how the establishment of different vegetation types can
improve both the biodiversity and sustainability on a golf course.
BULRUSH HORTICULTURE LTD
Bulrush Horticulture Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pindstrup
Moseburg of Denmark. The Pindstrup Group is the largest privately owned
horticultural substrate producer in the world, trading in over 70 countries
and employing more than 700 people.
Bulrush Horticulture started operating on the Bellaghy site in 1979,
originally to supply baled peat to the UK horticulture market. This rapidly
changed and the company, which mainly concentrates its efforts on the
UK commercial horticultural market, is now number two in UK supply
terms of specialist substrate mixes.
Bulrush Horticulture utilises peat as a main ingredient for many mixes, but
has developed and used many other bulky organic materials, such as
bark, coir and woodfibres. The latter is manufactured from locally sourced
virgin woodchip, which is heat treated to allow expansion into fibrous
material and this now forms a significant proportion of the raw material
supply.
Bulrush Horticulture is committed to the sourcing and development of new
and novel materials and their use in mixes in a constant attempt to meet
the demands of the market in terms of peat reduction and improving
performance.
Additionally the company offers a range of services to growers to help
design, monitor and improve the performance of the mixes it supplies in
relation to the quality of water, fertilisers and other inputs the grower may
choose to use for specific crops.
To achieve the above the company runs various scales of trials each year,
from anything from bench scale to full commercial production trials to
ensure that the products continue to perform to the highest standards.
This includes benchmarking trials against other products in the market.
Currently trails are undertaken by Greenmount College HDC unit to act as
an independent third party for such work.
Bulrush Horticulture is also involved in work for Government departments
such as Defra and also for the AHDB Horticulture division, which works on
behalf of professional growers.
The Company holds both ISO 9001 and ISO14001 accreditations.
Bursary Programme
This is the first year that Bulrush has offered a bursary. Our bursary is
available to first year students on the Foundation Degree in
Horticulture.
Report title for Bulrush Horticulture Bursary Award.
What are the three greatest production challenges facing large scale
ornamentals growers in the UK and Ireland?