The first of the three apprenticeships will begin next month and will last for two years
Three new farming apprenticeships has been unveiled by the government.
The Farm Manager, Farm Technician, and Horticulture trainee courses will offer the opportunity for students to develop skills in the daily operations of a commercial farm and build a career in farming.
The first of the three apprenticeships will begin next month and will last for two years
The farm manager apprenticeship will lead to a Level 7 degree and will initially be available through the Teagasc Kildalton College, Piltown, Kilkenny, while the farm technician Level 6 will be available in Teagasc Clonakilty College, Cork and Teagasc Ballyhaise College Cavan.
Higher Education Minister Simon Harris says he's delighted the Irish Farmers' Association is getting behind the programme:

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