Agricultural Studies courses in Ireland

2 days training (non-consecutive days), Day 1 (Classroom) and Day 2 (Practical). This training programme shall provide the learner with the basic knowledge, skills and competencies required to apply crop pesticides using a Boom Sprayer applicator in accordance with recommended safe practices. The course shall encompass the relevant safe practices in preparing to apply and…

Overview Pest control refers to the activities that are taken in order to control and manage the species known as pests. Pests are a part of the animal kingdom that hinder or greatly impact the activities of human beings. Pests are also responsible for some of the illnesses that frequently occur in humans around the…

Overview Pesticides refer to the chemical compounds that are used to control or kill pests that hinder the activities of humans. In agriculture, pesticides are mainly used to kill or control pests that destroy crops or properties such as ants, cockroaches, flies, wasps, rodents, unnecessary weeds and fungi. In public health, pesticides are used to…

2 days training (non-consecutive days), Day 1 (Classroom) and Day 2 (Practical). This training programme shall provide the learner with the basic knowledge, skills and competencies required to apply crop pesticides using a hand held applicator in accordance with recommended safe practices. The course shall encompass the relevant safe practices in preparing to apply and…

Complete course will be offered over two terms Autumn 2019 and Spring 2020. Agricultural Science is an excellent point building subject for the Leaving Certificate. It contains many aspects of Leaving Certificate Biology and Geography. For 6th Year Students