Teagasc seeks experts to advise farmers on GLAS

Farmers will gain access to expert advice on their GLAS plans when 80 agricultural advisers are recruited for Teagasc offices nationwide.

FRS Network (Farm Relief Services) is to recruit the 80 advisers as part of a rollout of advice services to Teagasc farmer clients. They will advise farmers on the Green Low-carbon Agri-environmental Scheme, GLAS. There will also be some administration roles.

FRS chief executive, Peter Byrne, said: “We are delighted to provide this service for Teagasc and have set all wheels in motion to recruit the highest calibre of agricultural advisers.”

FRS is accepting applications from experienced advisers and graduates. Successful candidates will advise on nutrient and sustainable management plans, meeting farmers on farm and in Teagasc offices.

A five-year scheme, GLAS has a maximum payment of €5,000 annually for up to 50,000 farmers, with an expectation that 30,000 will be accepted in the first year.

Teagasc head of knowledge transfer, Dr Tom Kelly, said: “This partnership will allow us to continue to provide clients with a top quality agri-environmental planning and support service. I look forward to working with the Farm Relief Service in delivering a GLAS planning service to farmers.” Applicants can email CVs to [e-mail] Visit www.frsnetwork.ie/careers for further details.