Opening of new farming apprenticeships a 'positive development' for the sector

There will be a range of farm enterprises eligible for successful farm apprentices to be employed on.

Minister Simon Harris has announced the launch of two new farming apprenticeships; the farm manager apprenticeship and the farm technician apprenticeship. 

The opening of applications for two new farming apprenticeships in Ireland is a "positive development" for the sector, the Irish Farmers' Association has said.

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has announced the launch of two new farming apprenticeships; the farm manager apprenticeship and the farm technician apprenticeship.