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.
Tue, 18 May, 2004 - 01:00
Ray Ryan

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.

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