Young farmer development programme open for applications

This year, up to 35 places will be available on the part-time programme which is delivered by ICOS and is free of charge. 

The programme is open to farmers under the age of 40, with the number of female participants now approaching 50%. 

Applications are now being sought for the Irish Co-Operative Organisation's (ICOS) 2024/2025 young farmer programme. 

The has been running since 2017 and provides management skills, networking opportunities and encouragement to new and young farmers across the country, while also improving their understanding of the co-op sector.