People wishing to gain farming qualifications through the apprenticeships system will soon be able to do so as three such apprenticeships begin this September.
The apprenticeships will be in farm management, farm technician and horticulture, and will be available through a number of agricultural colleges around the country.
PRO of the Sligo branch of the Irish Farmers Association Kathleen Henry believes the courses will be valuable particularly for young farmers who wish to upskill:
