Flexible training needed, says Browne

Meeting the education and training needs of part-time farmers is a significant challenge, according to Minister of State John Browne.

He said he was pleased to see that Teagasc is delivering the Vocational Certificate in Agriculture at 11 locations around the country at evening time and at weekends so as to facilitate this category of farmers.

“Part-time farmers require the same high standard of training as full-time farmers but need this training to be delivered in a flexible manner because of their other commitments,” he said.