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Presented and delivered by Clare O'Keeffe, Certified Farm Transition Coordinator and Mediator and Enda Geoghegan, Teagasc Advisor and qualified Mediator, the programme is an advanced agricultural mediation skills programme simplified in a step-by-step process. Participants will build on existing skills and develop their facilitative capabilities in a highly interactive learning environment.  AIMS & OBJECTIVES Normalising succession and challenging conversations using mediation skills. Creating awareness and understanding of the cognitive, emotional and physical challenges facing farmers and farm families. Facilitate and hold the space when faced with emotionally challenging conversations. Incorporate self-care and reflective practice strategies.  This programme is specifically targeted...

Macra Agricultural Skillnet is again partnering with UCD to deliver this part funded and part time two year distance learning programme. The programme is delivered both online and face to face and gives graduates the skills and knowledge to support farmers in business development and innovation. Assignments are based on real life case studies relating to the student’s own work environment, reflecting the norms of practice in consultancy, support, sales and education services within the industry.  Modules include: Agricultural Extension and Innovation The Reflective Agricultural Advisor Agricultural Education Programme and Project Management Client Customer Relationships in Agricultural Work Group Approaches in...

Macra Agricultural Skillnet are delighted to offer a number of hoofcare and hoof trimming courses in 2025.

Following the success of the evening DIY AI course run in January, we are delighted to part-fund another evening course in March. This course is delivered by Dovea Genetics and will take place at their premises in Thurles, Co Tipperary.   For more information or to book your place Click Here.