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A new agricultural science degree at University College Cork was officially launched by Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed on Friday.
The course will be delivered in collaboration with Teagasc at its Animal and Grassland, Research and Innovation Centre in Moorepark, Co Cork. The first intake of 24 students took place in September 2019.
It will equip future leaders of the industry with the skills needed to drive the future of the Irish agriculture and food sector
It focuses on practical skills, the science behind modern agriculture, and on supporting students to gain skills in farm management, business acumen and modern farm technology over their four years of study. It will also include a placement opportunity which will provide students with experience of working in modern Irish agriculture.
“This degree will provide graduates with a strong foundation in the core scientific, economic and sustainable principles underpinning Irish pasture-based farming,” said Minister Creed. “It will equip future leaders of the industry with the skills needed to drive the future of the Irish agriculture and food sector.”
President of UCC Patrick O’Shea said: “There has been a deep collaboration between UCC and Teagasc over several years. Both institutions share a mutual wish to contribute to the long-term development of the Irish agri-food industry. The degree will be delivered in the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Studies at UCC, and in the Animal & Grassland Research Centre in Teagasc Moorepark, allowing students to learn and experience the excellence of both UCC and Teagasc.”
Dairygold Bursaries
Two students have been selected by Dairygold Co-operative Society to receive undergraduate bursaries for the Batchelor in Agricultural Science. Hannah Dinan from Clarecastle, Co Clare, and Liam Wall from Crookstown, Co Cork, were presented with their bursaries at the launch.
Jim Woulfe, chief executive of Dairygold, congratulated the successful students. “We’re very pleased to be playing an active role in developing the talent our industry needs to keep meeting ambitious growth and expansion targets,” he said.
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