Bespoke and flexible company training - Macra Agricultural Skillnet
Macra Agricultural Skillnet
Customised learning designed around company or sector needs, with flexible delivery where available.
Skillnet Ireland network
Macra Agricultural Skillnet
Agricultural training network established by Macra na Feirme in 2015, offering part-funded courses for farmers and agri-business employees nationwide.
Operates Ireland-wide · 7 listed services
What they do
Macra Agricultural Skillnet was established by its contracting organisation, Macra na Feirme, in 2015 to serve members involved in farming and a wide range of agri-businesses. Its stated purpose is to drive upskilling and sustainability at all levels of the industry, developing and delivering a wide-ranging programme that includes workshops, information sessions and technical seminars. It runs a Masters Programme and initiatives such as Safe Agri Skills, a farm-safety-focused programme aimed at young people. The network has established partnerships with bodies including the Irish Farmers Journal, Teagasc, ASA, UCD, UCC and the Irish Grain and Feed Association to deliver education and training. It is guided by a Steering Group of ten people drawn from farming, farm organisations, industry, research and training, and overseen by the board of Macra na Feirme. The network supports people already in employment within the agriculture and agri-business sector; those not in employment are directed to other Skillnet networks via Skills Connect. Interested farms and agri-businesses can contact the network through its website.
Macra Agricultural Skillnet lists 7 services on Irish Resource Hub across Ireland. The listed provision covers training, network, advisory support, programme. It addresses grow and scale, mentoring and advice, skills and training, hiring and people, innovation and r&d, productivity and lean, standards and compliance, networking and 1 other recorded support needs. 1 distinct eligibility condition is recorded across those services.
Business support informationWhere they operate
Recorded as available Ireland-wide.
Types of support available
Listed provision includes training, network, advisory support, programme.
Who the support is for
- Business stages
- Established, Scaling
- Company sizes
- 1–9 people, 10–49 people, 50–249 people, 250+ people
- Sectors
- Agriculture, Agri-food
- Audiences
- Farmers, Agri-business employees
Taken from this organisation's record and its published services.
Access and eligibility
Supports those in employment within the agriculture and agri-business sector; jobseekers are directed to Skills Connect via other networks.
No organisation-wide eligibility rule is recorded. Eligibility is set by each individual service, so conditions vary by service and some support may not be open to every business.
Each distinct eligibility condition recorded for this organisation's services — check the service page for the full conditions.
- Subsidised upskilling programme portfolio - Macra Agricultural Skillnet
Private enterprises in the published sector or region; membership and course rules may apply
The same conditions also apply to 6 further services listed below.
Check access with Macra Agricultural SkillnetServices and programmes (7)
Training Network Business network and peer learning - Macra Agricultural Skillnet
Macra Agricultural Skillnet
Access to a network of businesses for shared learning, collaboration and sector insight.
Advisory support Business skills-needs consultation - Macra Agricultural Skillnet
Macra Agricultural Skillnet
Network support to identify current and future skills needs within its sector or region.
Training Certified and technical training - Macra Agricultural Skillnet
Macra Agricultural Skillnet
Certified and non-certified technical learning relevant to the network's sector or regional membership.
Programme Leadership and executive development - Macra Agricultural Skillnet
Macra Agricultural Skillnet
Development programmes for business owners, managers and executives.
Network Seminars, conferences and learning events - Macra Agricultural Skillnet
Macra Agricultural Skillnet
Conferences, seminars, workshops and informal learning events addressing current industry needs.
Training Subsidised upskilling programme portfolio - Macra Agricultural Skillnet
Macra Agricultural Skillnet
Responsive subsidised learning programmes developed with industry for participating businesses and employees.