THE Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) and Teagasc marked one year of their partnership in delivering the Learner Support and Agricultural Training programme.

The programme provides tailored one to one assistance that helps students to overcome challenges, access resources and build confidence throughout the course.

The Peaceplus funding will support 96 enterprises in a number of joint innovation projects.

The Raheen farmer was among the graduates of the Teagasc/UCD level 7 Professional Diploma in dairy farm management.

Teagasc’s director of knowledge Stan Lalor confirmed the National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) is due to meet on Tuesday