Lakeland Dairies has announced the launch of its new Young Farmer Programme, a forward-thinking initiative aimed at supporting and developing the next generation of farmers within its supplier base.
The Young Farmer Programme is open to Lakeland Dairies milk suppliers and adult family members of suppliers who are under the age of 35. The Programme has been designed to deepen participants’ understanding of their cooperative, while equipping them with the practical knowledge and leadership skills necessary to play an active role in its future.
As part of the programme, young farmers will receive insights into the working of co-ops in key areas such as financial literacy, farm succession and inheritance planning. There are also modules on growing the understanding of how global dairy markets operate as well as getting an understanding into operational elements of dairy processing.
There will also be on-farm knowledge transfer opportunities to promote the sharing of best practices. Participants will benefit from discounted input products through Lakeland Dairies’ Agribusiness division, ensuring both an educational and practical support package.
Lakeland Dairies is the second largest dairy co-operative on the island of Ireland with 3,200 suppliers producing 2bn litres of high-quality milk annually. This milk is used to produce over 240 products which are enjoyed in over 100 global markets.
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