The event organised by AgriAware offers practical insight into many of the themes in the Leaving Certificate agricultural science syllabus. Students in attendance were delighted with the opportunity to roll up their sleeves & helped deliver some of the new arrivals under the watchful eye of Professor Tommy Boland. A total of 10 practical stations were set up across the farm which were delivered by UCD staff and organisations including ABP, Dairymaster and Horse Racing Ireland.
Professor Frank Monahan, UCD Dean of Agriculture and Head, UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science said: “The UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science is delighted to host the Agri-Aware Farm Walk and Talk event again this year and to welcome over 350 students from 14 schools to our UCD Lyons Farm. We see this initiative as a very important one in supporting Agri-Aware’s objective of raising awareness of the importance of the Irish agri-food sector among the public at large.
The students who visited the farm will influence the future development of the Irish Agri-Food sector, some by becoming directly involved in farming and food production, others as consumers. Understanding the essential role agriculture plays in delivering a secure and sustainable global food supply is critical. This event will contribute to that understanding”.
