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Is it necessary to complete the Green Cert?
Is it necessary to complete the Green Cert? On completion of the Green Cert course, students meet the requirements of a qualified farmer for the purposes of all Revenue and Department of Agriculture (DAFM) schemes. Serena Gibbons, Education Officer, Teagasc Athenry discusses the wider benefits of completing the Green Cert The Green […]
31 July 2022
Francis Hewitson – Green Cert Experience
Francis Hewitson – Green Cert Experience Francis Hewitson competed the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Forestry at Ballyhaise College. He says the Green Cert in forestry opened up a range of job opportunities. He particularly enjoys the machinery side of forestry and worked with the contractor, Stewarts while on work placement. Pictured […]
29 July 2022
Cliona Beirne – Green Cert experience
Cliona Beirne – Green Cert experience “What I loved about being in college was that you would be learning about measuring grass in the morning and you would be in the field in the afternoon putting it into practice” says Cliona Beirne about the Teagasc Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (Dairy […]
28 July 2022
Meet Dominic White past Equine Student Kildalton
Meet Dominic White past Equine Student Kildalton “I always wanted to have a career which wasn’t heavily office based. I had a strong interest in horses and getting the Green Cert. The Stud Management course at Kildalton seemed ideal,” says Dominic. He completed the L6 Advanced Certificate in Equine Breeding – Stud […]
27 July 2022
Maria Keane – Green Cert experience
Maria Keane – Green Cert experience “The Green Cert gives you a great foundation in agriculture,” says Maria about the Teagasc distance Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming course, which she completed at Gurteen College. Maria talks about her distance “Green Cert” course which she found flexible and accommodating Student: Maria […]
26 July 2022
Dave Moloney – Green Cert student experience
Dave Moloney – Green Cert student experience “My only regret is that I didn’t do it years ago!” says Dave Moloney, Co Cork about the Teagasc part-time Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming course, which he completed at Teagasc Macroom. Dave, who won 2021 Teagasc Student of the Year Competition, talks […]
25 July 2022
Enhanced rates for Organic Farmers
Enhanced rates for Organic Farmers The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett recently announced proposed new enhanced rates for farmers participating in the Organic farming scheme. These are subject to approval by the European Commission. Pictured above at the launch on Castlewood Organic […]
23 July 2022
Thomas Curran is New Head of the Teagasc Advisory Service
Thomas Curran is New Head of the Teagasc Advisory Service Thomas Curran has been appointed as the new Head of the Teagasc Advisory Service. The appointment was approved by the Teagasc Authority today, Tuesday, 19 July. Thomas Curran will lead the Teagasc advisory service, which is delivered to farmers nationwide by a […]
19 July 2022
Farmers encouraged to view new SunSmart video
Farmers encouraged to view new SunSmart video Working outdoors for long period’s means farmers are one of the highest risk groups for skin cancer. High temperatures are predicted over the next few days. Teagasc encourages farmers to watch the SunSmart video. Read also details on Healthy Ireland SunSmart steps for farmers. CSO […]
16 July 2022
Today’s Farm – July/August 2022
Today’s Farm – July/August 2022 The July/August edition of our bi-monthly magazine is now available online. In this edition Meet our Green Cert graduates. With Farm Safety Week in July we learn it’s the most dangerous month. Also Seven steps to maximise lamb performance, Growing demand for oilseed rape; joining ACRES and […]
15 July 2022