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Revenue Note for Guidance

SCHEDULE 2 - Qualifications for Young Trained Farmers Relief - Section 81

  • Qualifications awarded by Teagasc:
    1. Diploma in Farming;
    2. Diploma in Commercial Horticulture;
    3. Diploma in Amenity Horticulture;
    4. Diploma in Pig Production;
    5. Diploma in Poultry Production.
  • Qualifications awarded by the Farm Apprenticeship Board:
    1. Certificate in Farm Management;
    2. Certificate in Farm Husbandry:
    3. Trainee Farmer Certificate.
  • Qualifications awarded by a third-level institution:
    1. Degree in Agricultural Science awarded by the National University of Ireland through University College Dublin;
    2. Degree in Horticultural Science awarded by the National University of Ireland through University College Dublin;
    3. Degree in Veterinary Science awarded by the National University of Ireland through University College Dublin;
    4. Degree in Rural Science awarded by the National University of Ireland through University College Cork or by the University of Limerick;
    5. Diploma in Rural Science awarded by the National University of Ireland through University College Cork;
    6. Degree in Dairy Science awarded by the National University of Ireland through University College Cork;
    7. Diploma in Dairy Science awarded by the National University of Ireland through University College Cork;
  • Certificates awarded by the National Council for Educational Awards:
    1. National Certificate in Agricultural Science studied through Kildalton Agricultural College and Waterford Regional Technical College;
    2. National Certificate in Business Studies (Agri-business) studied through the Franciscan Brothers Agricultural College, Mountbellew, and Galway Regional Technical College.

Relevant Date: Finance Act 2014