Laois Farmers graduate from Sustainable Farming Academy
Pictured at the Tirlán Baileys Sustainable Farming Academy Graduation 2025 in UCC representing Laois are Sylvester Phelan and Conor Broderick. Photo: John Allen
TWO Laois farmers were among a group of 20 Tirlán students who proudly graduated as the third group of family farm suppliers to complete the Tirlán and Baileys Sustainable Farming Academy.
Sylvester Phelan, Mountrath, and Conor Broderick, Ballacolla, were among the 2025 graduates who completed their Diploma in Environment, Sustainability, and Climate from University College Cork (UCC).
Their journey followed a year-long programme to equip them with essential skills and knowledge to further enhance sustainable farming practices.
The Academy, now in its third year, continues to help farm families implement positive environmental actions while addressing the ongoing challenges around sustainability.
Carol Power, senior sales manager at Tirlán, congratulated this year’s graduates: “Sustainability is integral to our operations, both on our farms and throughout our Co-op.
“The graduates have demonstrated exceptional dedication to understanding and embedding sustainability on their farms.
“In alignment with Tirlán’s Living Proof strategy, we are committed to supporting our farm family suppliers in addressing current and future sustainability challenges.”
