Experts to help develop farm skills in training programme

New knowledge transfer and innovation measures, unveiled by Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney, will improve key farm skills and underpin the viability and sustainability of farming, Teagasc has stated.

The national agri-training and education body has welcomed the knowledge transfer groups, where professionals will help boost farm skills. Focus areas will include financial management, animal health, grassland management, carbon efficiency and breeding.

These measures were among the areas targeted for support as part of the €12.5bn Rural Development Plan for 2013-2020, unveiled by Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney last week.