The Clare chair of the Irish Creamy Milk Suppliers Association says it’s “very hard to see” how new farm apprenticeships will result in more people pursuing a career in farming. It comes as three new apprenticeships have been announced through a number of agricultural colleges are the country with courses due to begin in September. […]
Teagasc invites you to join them for an unmissable series of virtual and in-person events for Science Week 2022 as part of ‘The Festival of Farming and Fo.
Botanic Gardens College of Horticulture
Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture
The College of Amenity Horticulture is located at the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland, Dublin. Having our college located in the National Botanic Gardens provides students with a unique training opportunity. There is a strong tradition of training at the National Botanic Gardens dating back to 1812. Our aim is to train students for employment in the amenity horticulture industry. We provide our training in association with OPW, Dublin Municipal Parks departments and a large selection of Horticultural Businesses. Currently we are providing training for 300 students between all our courses. There is a balance of both school leavers and mature participants among the students. The College of Amenity Horticulture is non-residential with students finding accommodation in the locality.