Technology and Business Modules
A range of modules have been developed aimed at improving the efficiency and competitiveness of commercial full-time farmers. These are a central feature in the delivery of the Teagasc Business and Technology Advisory Service. Financial management courses are very much in demand in these recessionary times, such courses help participants to monitor the profitability of their enterprises by analysing their farm accounts. Other courses help participants in preparing cash flows and long-term business plans. Teagasc also run technical skills courses for farmers in key technical areas every year.
Business and Technology Courses are available at local centres in the following topics:
- Breeding dairy cows
- Grassland management
- Breeding and management of the suckler herd
- Producing quality milk
- Cost control planning
- Cow hoofcare
- DIY AI
- Sheep shearing
- Dairy/beef/sheep nutrition
- Interpreting farm taxation accounts
- Profit monitoring
- Investment appraisal
- Grass budgeting
These training courses are arranged to meet specific local demand and interest.
Contact your local training centre for more information.
