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Agri Careers: mentorship in motion
Sarah McIntosh
Women across the global food and agriculture sector are being supported through an Alltech mentorship programme, writes Sarah McIntosh.
22 April 2024 Education
Entrepreneurs wanted for new training programme
€38,000 tax-free scholarship is available for entrepreneurs as part of the new food and agriculture innovation training programme (FAST-IP) aimed at mid-career professionals, writes Sarah McIntosh
21 April 2024 News
Students run successful 'hatch it out' programme in schools
'Hatch it out' is a five-week programme for primary schools, aiming to educate children on chick development through a hands-on experience.
CEO of Agricultural Trust appointed to board of Agri Aware
Agricultural Trust CEO William Minchin has been appointed to the board of Agri Aware.
17 April 2024 News
TUS named Ireland's first ADHD friendly University
Technological University of Shannon (TUS), has been certified by ADHD Ireland as a university that’s inclusive of neurodiversity, writes Sarah McIntosh
13 April 2024 News
Agri Careers: training wait times are causing frustration
Learning is being disrupted for apprentices as 3,600 have been waiting longer than six months for their off-the-job training, writes Sarah McIntosh.
3 April 2024 Education
Systemic barriers experienced by autistic people
A new report launched by AsIAm highlights the systemic barriers experienced by autistic people accessing education and the workplace, writes Sarah McIntosh.
2 April 2024 Education
‘Earning as you learn’ as a farm apprentice
Speaking at the webinar, college principal John Mulhearn said that the two year apprenticeships are a “definite pathway that everyone should thoroughly examine”.
27 March 2024 News
What about the new vet school, Taoiseach?
With Simon Harris poised to be the next Taoiseach, it will be interesting to see what happens to the country’s new vet school which was under his remit as Minister for Higher Education.
27 March 2024 Dealer
Calls for upland farming module to form part of Green Cert
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association vice president said that that "upland farmer education is crucial for promoting sustainable agriculture, and protecting our way of life.”
22 March 2024 News
Live webinar on land-based apprenticeships
This event is suitable for students, employers and guardians, who are considering a career in agriculture, horticulture and wider agriculture industry.
19 March 2024 News
Sheamie Garrihy opens Lidl Farm 2024
Toy Show Star Sheamie Garrihy has joined forces with the Lidl Farm for the 2024 school season, writes Grace Hanna.
15 March 2024 Living Life