Kilkenny students get hands-on experience at Agri College

Over 500 secondary school agriculture science students attended Agri Aware’s Farm Walk & Talk events in Kildalton Agricultural College in Kilkenny last week.

Agri Aware and Kildalton Agricultural College welcomed over 300 students to the farm on Thursday, March 13th, and hosted over 260 students the following day, Friday, March 14th.

Students got a hands-on experience at both events while also hearing from experts in their respective fields across a multitude of topics related to the agriculture science curriculum such as beef, dairy and sheep production, soil health, farm safety and on milking facilities.

Talks to students were delivered by Teagasc staff, patrons of Agri Aware including Dawn Meats and Dairymaster.

Speaking after the conclusion of both events in Kilkenny this week, Agri Aware Executive Director Marcus O’Halloran said: “We have had a great two days in Kilkenny bringing students to Kildalton Agricultural College.

“Kildalton Agricultural College has exceptional facilities to learn from and give students a brilliant opportunity to step foot onto a working farm and hear from experts on topics related to the agriculture science curriculum - in an effort to improve students understanding and knowledge of the agriculture science subject.

“Thanks to Kildalton Agricultural College for opening up the gates of their farm for the event once again and we look forward to bringing students back next year once again.”