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Career Opportunities in Agriculture, Horticulture or Forestry

A career in agriculture, horticulture or forestry can be very rewarding and fulfilling. You will have an opportunity to develop a lifestyle which competes very favourably with other professions, particularly with regard to quality of life and job satisfaction.

Qualifications Required in Agriculture, Horticulture or Forestry

You can now complete your training in one of the eight Teagasc colleges, at a local training centre or on line through our new Teagasc eCollege facility. This flexibility allows some students to pursue an off-farm job or an apprenticeship while completing their training programme.

About Farming, Horticulture or Forestry

The Agri-Food Industry remains one of Ireland's most important indigenous industries. Over 100,000 people are employed in Ireland's agricultural, forestry and fishing sectors.

Careers Advice

If you are interested in this sector your local Teagasc centre is the perfect contact point for advice.

About Teagasc

Teagasc, the Agriculture and Food Development Authority, is the national body providing integrated research, advisory and education services to the agriculture and food industry and rural communities. Its mission is to support science-based innovation in the agri-food sector and the broader bio-economy that will underpin profitability, competitiveness and sustainability.

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Education

Teagasc is the main provider of further education in agriculture, food, horticulture, forestry and equine studies. Many of our courses incorporate management practices and technologies on the home farm, supervised project work and discussion groups.

In collaboration with Institutes of Technology we are providing an opportunity for students to advance from certificate level courses to honours degree level and beyond. Our further education and higer education courses are accredited by QQI, which means that our graduates have a qualification which is recognised at home and abroad.

Over the years Teagasc has developed and delivered training programmes, workshops and seminars for the food & related sectors. These programmes are in the areas of innovation, food safety, quality and legislation.

Teagasc Agricultural/Horticultural Colleges:

Clonakilty Agricultural College
Kildalton Agricultural and Horticultural College
Ballyhaise Agricultural College
College of Amenity Horticulture
Teagasc eCollege

Institutes of Technology:

Cork Institute of Technology
Waterford Institute of Technology
Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology
Athlone Institute of Technology
Dundalk Institute of Technology

Private Agricultural Colleges

Gurteen Agricultural College
Mountbellew Agricultural College
Pallaskenry Agricultural College

Universities

Dublin City University

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Horticulture Student Holly McQuillan

Teagasc Horticulture Student Ian Lawlor

Grass Turf Enterprise Paddy Smith

Studying Horticulture at National Botanic Gardens Peter Kelleher

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Kieran Magee, Farm Manager - Dry Stock

Kieran Magee is a Dry Stock Farmer working in Gigginstown, Co Westmeath. He spent two years in Ballyhaise Agriculture College (Cavan), doing a Vocational Certificate in Agriculture. This was a FETAC accredited course run by Teagasc and recognised all over the world. He then took a 4 year Farm Management Course in Kildalton Agriculture and Horticultural College in Kilkenny, run by FETAC in conjunction with Teagasc.

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