Technology fuels rise in CAO applications to agri-food courses

New farm technologies have added to the sector’s appeal, and a surge in applications for agri-food college courses, says Union of Students in Ireland president Kevin Donoghue.

“There are 56 agricultural classes and courses in Ireland, offering a plethora of cutting-edge contemporary technology and approaches to modern farming,” he said.

“Scientific developments have hugely increased the appeal of farming as a profession and academic area.”