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Green Cert part-time and distance enrolments for 2021 at Teagasc colleges are projected to be the highest intake over the past decade other than 2015, the

Teagasc has appointed a new organic farming specialist who will commences the role today (Monday, May 24). Joe Kelleher previously worked as a dairy business and technology advisor based in the Limerick/Kerry advisory region. He joins Elaine Leavy as part of the national organic farming team in Teagasc, and will support advisors and work with organic farmers. Joe Kelleher Kelleher graduated from University College Dublin with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree. He has also completed a le...

February 24, 2021 3:33 pm Calls are increasing in political circles for more places to be made available for prospective Green Cert students following a surge in demand in recent months. The Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture and Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming – better known as the Green Cert – is required to be a qualified farmer for the purposes of Revenue and Department of Agriculture schemes. Commenting on the matter, Fianna Fá...