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Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry & Food
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Information from National Skills Bulletin 2009, compiled by FAS and the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs
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Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry & Food 
   Working with the land, managing livestock, crops, and the environment. Working with the production and distribution of food, and its safety.

Maritime, Fishing & Aqua-culture 
   Fishing in the open seas or farming them in fish farms. Looking after the sale and promotion of all seafood.

Animals & Veterinary Science 
   Looking after the health and welfare of animals.

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Occupation: 		Kieran Magee
Farmer - Dry Stock

Kieran Magee is a Dry Stock Farmer working in Gigginstown, Co Westmeath. He spent two years in Ballyhaise Agriculture College (Cavan), doing a Vocational Certificate in Agriculture. This was a FETAC accredited course run by Teagasc and recognised all over the world. He then took a 4 year Farm Management Course in Kildalton Agriculture and Horticultural College in Kilkenny, run by FETAC in conjunction with Teagasc.
Kieran Magee, Farmer - Dry Stock
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