Young Laois farmer graduates with diploma in dairy farm management
Pictured in Teagasc Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork at the presentation of Teagasc Professional Diploma in Dairy Farm Management are Dr Padraig French (Dairy Enterprise Leader, Teagasc Moorepark) Cameron Halcrow and Professor Karina Pierce (Associate Professor in Dairy Production, UCD). Photo: O'Gorman Photography.
A YOUNG Laois farmer was among those who graduated from the Teagasc professional Diploma in Dairy farm management programme this year.
Among the graduates of the Teagasc/UCD level 7 Professional Diploma in dairy farm management course, who were presented with their diplomas at an awards ceremony at Teagasc Moorepark was Cameron Halcrow from Raheen.
The awards were presented by the Dairy enterprise leader at Teagasc Moorepark Dr Padraig French and Associate professor in dairy production Professor Karina Pierce from UCD.
Professor Karina Pierce congratulated the 14 participants who graduated at the ceremony, commenting on the knowledge and skills the graduates have developed over the last two years and wished them well in their dairy careers.
Dr Padraig French congratulated the graduates and their families on the significant achievement.
Mr French acknowledged the significant contribution of Teagasc research, education and advisory staff in delivering the programme as well as the commitment from host farmers who run successful farm businesses, while also providing invaluable mentoring to students and very generously share their time and private farm information with students.
