Applications are now being accepted for the Professional Diploma in Dairy Farm Management programme, Teagasc has announced.
With an application deadline set for Friday, June 4, prospective students can submit applications online through the Teagasc website.
The core element of the programme is a two-year paid professional work experience with approved dairy farmers.
To be eligible for the programme, students must have a minimum qualification of a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Agriculture prior to the course starting. Applications are also welcome from Level 7 and Level 8 Agriculture award holders, the agricultural authority adds.
The Professional Diploma in Dairy Farm Management programme is validated and awarded by UCD.
Commenting, Dr. Emma-Louise Coffey of Teagasc said: “The Professional Diploma in Dairy Farm Management will equip you to realise your management potential in dairy farming.
The Level 7 Special Purpose programme was designed for those intending to manage their family farm, work as a dairy farm manager, or those seeking to enter dairy farming through collaborative farming arrangements.
“Graduates have primarily gone on to work as dairy farm managers on their family farms or dairy farms throughout Ireland, while others have taken up opportunities abroad in countries such as New Zealand and Australia.”