Macra Ag Extension 2021

UCD & Macra Agricultural Skillnet - MSc Agricultural Extention and Innovation 

The UCD and Macra Agricultural Skillnet master's in Agricultural Extension & Innovation is a two-year part-time distance learning programme aimed at individuals employed in roles working directly with farmers.

Participants on the programme will learn new skills and competencies to effectively supporter farmers in developing their farm business, change behaviours and incorporate innovation at farm level. 

The programme will be delivered both online and in the classroom and assignments will be based on real life case studies related to students professional work environment. 

This is the fourth year that UCD and Macra Agricultural Skillnet have collaborated on this programme.

This programme is partially funded by Macra Agricultural Skillnet. 

Applications are now open. Shortlisting may be required and candidates will be called to interview in early June. Watch our recent webinar to learn more about studying Agricultural Extension at UCD.

To Apply: Application is online via Macra Skillnet - click (opens in a new window)here to apply 

Closing date: 25th June 2021

Contact: Dr Tomás Russell, School of Agriculture & Food Science, UCD. Email: (opens in a new window)tomas.russell@ucd.ie