Agriculture

Two new farming apprenticeships ‘aim to help labour shortages in agri sector’

The farm manager apprenticeship trains people to work as managers

Apprentices will be employed in enterprises across arable, dairy, cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep and suckler farms. Picture: Getty

Two new farming apprenticeships that begin in September are aimed at helping to address labour shortages in the agricultural sector.

The farm manager apprenticeship trains people to work as managers in the agri sector using the latest research and best-practice knowledge on how to run a commercial farm business.

The farm technician apprenticeship trains people in skills in daily operations, compliance with industry standards and regulatory measures.

The farm manager apprenticeship will lead to a ...