Two new farming apprenticeships have been announced by Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris TD.
The Farm Manager apprenticeship creates a pathway to a managerial career in the agricultural sector.
It will equip the apprentice with the latest research and management knowledge to successfully run a commercial farm business.
The Farm Technician apprenticeship trains apprentices to work within Irish farming systems, gaining skills in daily operations, and compliance with industry standards and regulatory measures.
Apprentices will be employed by commercial farm enterprises such as arable, dairy, cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep, suckler farm enterprises.
Speaking on Sunday, Minister Simon Harris said that it is a “really exciting development” for both the education and the farming sector.
“These apprenticeship programmes will welcome their first apprentices in September. Embedding these programmes will be essential to securing the future of farming,” he said.
“This investment will ensure the next generation of farmers can access the education they want and need, while still working on the farm.”
