Two students from County Fermanagh, Katelynn Henderson from Lisbellaw and Yaroslav Tkachenko from Derrylin, study Level 3 Extended Diploma Food courses at College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise Loughry Campus in Cookstown.

The programmes teach practical skills, scientific knowledge and industry experience for careers in Northern Ireland's agri-food sector. Students train in food safety, quality assurance, product innovation and sustainability.

CAFRE Loughry Campus provides specialist laboratories and pilot-scale food processing facilities. Staff maintain links to the agri-food industry, enabling student visits to local food businesses and talks with professionals.

Katelynn Henderson stated that practical work in food production facilities and science laboratories stands out. She noted learning about food business operations from farm to fork.

Yaroslav Tkachenko described the learning environment as supportive. He said tutors encourage career planning and classmates share interests in food origins.

Katelynn's mother reported satisfaction with student support after a parents' event. She mentioned Katelynn's involvement in the Student Representative Council, completion of a driving test while living in Cookstown and extra training in a Certificate in Manufacturing Operations course.

The Level 3 courses draw students from across Northern Ireland. Most graduates advance to higher education at CAFRE.