Teagasc
Location
Teagasc Education Centres
Educational program name
Farmers Discussion Group Courses (covering all major farm enterprises – beef, sheep, dairy, tillage, equine and poultry)
Language
English
EQF level
Not defined
I-VET / C-VET
C-VET
Modality
Informal
Short Summary
These groups provide key support to the agri-food sector in building its knowledge and gaining the skills base to underpin continued growth and competitiveness. Discussion groups normally comprise 12–20 farmers coming together on a regular basis to discuss issues of mutual interest. They operate on the basis that adults learn better from each other with the facilitator merely guiding the discussion as opposed to the traditional classroom, student/teacher model.
Keywords/Topics
All major farm enterprises – beef, sheep, dairy, tillage, equine and poultry)
Cost
Fees payable, not disclosed
Contact
Teagasc-College-Prospectus-2022.pdf
Certification
Not specified
Start date
Not specified
Duration
Not defined
Key skill set
Analytical, listening, communication, problem solving skills
Category
Agricultural Management/Regulation
Entry conditions
Not defined
Learning outcomes
On successful completion, learners will be able to apply the knowledge gained for the profitability of their farms. Also, learners of this peer-to-peer learning course will acquire skills and competencies in building collaboration and relationships.