Tirlán suppliers are now invited to submit expressions of interest to secure one of 20 places on the fully-funded course covering key areas such as climate, soil health, water and biodiversity. It equips participants with practical tools and science-based insights to advance economic and environmental practices on farm.
Announcing the 2025 launch, Aoife Murphy, chief ingredients officer at Tirlán, said: “We’re delighted to once again support our farm families with practical education that can make a meaningful difference to their economic and environmental journey.
“The Certificate in Sustainable Agricultural Practice is designed in line with the farming calendar to allow participants time away from their studies at busy times, and the focus of the course subjects is more farm-orientated than ever. This programme is about upskilling our farmers and supporting them to lead change for their business, for their land, and for future generations.”
Aisling Gorman, global sustainability marketing manager, Baileys, said: “The academy brings theory into practice – and aims to empower farmers with the knowledge and tools to adapt, thrive and lead as stewards of the land.”
Anne Jennings, who is a graduate of the course said that it helped her to futureproof her farm by utilising soil samples, incorporating multispecies swards, and implementing new reseeding techniques. “I’ve learned how to implement real changes on my farm, and I’m excited to continue this journey into the future.
“From taking part in the course, I would strongly encourage farm family suppliers to participate. The knowledge and tools it’s given me has helped me to rethink the future of farming and I am now aiming to put in place some more sustainable and conservation efforts that will go towards future proofing my farming livelihood.”