From two female students enrolled five years ago, the number of women choosing the level-5 Certificate in Agriculture has increased to 13 starting the Green Cert course earlier this month at the Teagasc Kildalton College in south Kilkenny, of a 127 total enrolled on this course (up 50% from last year).

Gráinne McMahon has been appointed assistant principal at Teagasc’s College in Kildalton, Piltown, Co Kilkenny, responsible for horticulture, student welfare, access, security, and rules and regulations.