Agri-food job creation set to match rise of interest in college courses

AGRI-FOOD job creation in the coming years looks set to match the surge in interest in the sector’s third level college places, according to one recruitment expert.

Student numbers applying for Central Applications Office (CAO) college places showed a 28% surge in interest in agriculture courses. The swing towards agri-food courses was the standout positive trend in this year’s applications.

Dublin-based Dalriada executive research and selection partner Fiona Tierney said those who are promoting the sector’s job-creating potential are justified in their optimism.