The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) organised its 15th annual Opportunities in Horticulture Careers Fair at Greenmount Campus in Antrim. The event drew more than 25 exhibitors from the horticulture sector. Employers presented work placement options and job openings to students on horticulture and floristry courses.

Caithriona McCrudden, a lecturer at CAFRE and the event organiser, thanked participating employers and organisations. She noted their involvement created opportunities for students to connect with businesses.

David Dowd, interim head of horticulture at CAFRE, highlighted career paths in the sector. These include sustainable food production, plant science, garden design, environmental management, and landscape care. He stated the field addresses technology, climate change, biodiversity, and land use changes.

CAFRE's Greenmount Campus provides horticulture courses from Level 2 to BSc Honours degree level. The campus plans an open day on Wednesday, 11 March, with tours at 10:30am, 3:00pm, and 6:00pm.

CAFRE operates under the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland. The institution supports training in agriculture, food, and rural enterprise sectors.