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A career in Food Science
Food science focuses on the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of food along the production chain from farm to plate. A food scientist has a role to play in all aspects of the food chain from production to processing, storage and marketing. What do they do? Food, the essential fuel
Working with the Nose: Christelle Noël - Sweet Flavourist
From the classic vanilla, strawberry or chocolate to the most original tastes (burger or oyster-flavoured chips, yogurts that taste like tarte tatin…), each of the aromas the food industry puts on the shelves of our supermarkets has been composed by someone whose job it is to make them
More Women Filling Professional Roles in Agricultural Sector
Irish women may not feature large in farm work, but they have a major impact in veterinary practices Ireland’s agricultural workforce is 27% female — women own 13% of farms, but few of these women are younger than 65, which suggests that they are probably widows. And only
Career Profile: Farm Assistant
Cian Jobe is a Farm assistant and relief milker from Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford. Farm details: Area: 26 ha Labour: Farm owner and Cian part time Herd: 70 spring calving cows Career path Level 5 Certificate in Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College (1 year) Background Cian is from a
Career Profile: Herd Manager
Michael kennedy is a Dairy Herd Manager from Glenville, Co. Cork. His interests include both hurling and football. Farm details Area: 45 ha Labour: His father Martin who also works off-farm, Michael and relief help once a week. Herd: 116 spring calving cows Career path Level 5 Certificate
Career Profile: Farm Manager
Patrick Dunne is a Farm Manager from Navan, Co. Meath working in Golden, Co.Tipperary. His interests are GAA, Football and anything related to farming. Farm details Area: 94 ha Labour: 1.5 labour units Herd: 155 spring calving cows, 50 in calf heifers and 61 calves Career path
Career Profile: Dairy Farm Owner
Andrew Cronin is from Crookstown, Co. Cork. he is currently share farming with Pat and Mary Smyth in Mallow, Co. Cork. His other interests include hurling. Farm details Area: 200 ha Labour: 2.5 labour units Herd: 400 Spring calving cows Career path Level 6 Higher Certificate in Agriculture