Agri-college set for €3m investment

A €3 million teaching block at Ballyhaise College, Co Cavan, is part of a major upgrading programme undertaken by Teagasc in agriculture and horticulture colleges.

In the past three years €15m has been invested in six agriculture and three horticulture colleges.

Agriculture Minister Joe Walsh said there is a greater need for a skilled agricultural workforce.

Teagasc chairman Dr Tom O’Dwyer said the development will ensure that participants in Teagasc training at Ballyhaise will have facilities and equipment on a par with the best available internationally.