Dairy Farm Management class of 2024 graduate
The 2024 graduates of the Teagasc/UCD level 7 Professional Diploma in Dairy Farm Management were presented with their diplomas at an awards ceremony at Teagasc Moorepark on Tuesday, 3 December.
The awards were presented by Dr. Padraig French, Teagasc Moorepark, and Associate Professor in Dairy Production at University College Dublin, Professor Karina Pierce. 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.
Graduates of the Teagasc Professional Diploma in Dairy Farm Management at Teagasc Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork. Pictured are James Ryan, Assistant Principal, Kildalton Agricultural College; Professor Karina Pierce, Associate Professor in Dairy Production, UCD; Tim Ashmore, Principal, Kildalton Agricultural College; and Richard McEvoy, Kildalton Agricultural College. Picture: O’Gorman Photography.
Dr. Padraig French congratulated the graduates and their families on the significant achievement. Dr. 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.
Awards
The overall student of the year award from the Professional Diploma in Dairy Farm Management went to Conor Wynne from Co. Kildare. Prior to completing the level 7 diploma, Conor completed the level 6 advanced certificate at Kildalton Agricultural College. During his two year placement, Conor worked on Pat Hennessey’s farm in Co. Kildare. The student of the year award is sponsored by the Farm Apprenticeship Board, Irish Farm Managers Association and the Master Farmers.
Pictured at the presentation of the Teagasc Professional Diploma in Dairy Farm Management at Teagasc Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork, are (L-R) Aidan Foley, Irish Farm Managers Association (sponsor); John O'Brien, Master Farmer; Conor Wynne, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, receiving the Student of the Year award; and Jerry Twomey, Irish Farm Managers Association. Picture: O'Gorman Photography.
The grassland student of the year award went to Michael Flynn from Waterford. The award was based on a comprehensive grassland assessment that Michael completed in his second year, where he worked with William Keane in Co. Waterford. The grassland student of the year was kindly sponsored by the Blackwater Discussion Group.
Pictured at the presentation of the Teagasc Professional Diploma in Dairy Farm Management at Teagasc Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork, are Kevin Twomey, Blackwater Discussion Group (sponsor), presenting the Grassland Student of the Year Award to Michael Flynn, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Picture: O'Gorman Photography
Find out more about the Teagasc Professional Diploma in Dairy Farm Management here.