Tirlán & Baileys invite co-op members to apply to sustainability academy
Tirlán and Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur’s Sustainable Farming Academy is celebrating its fifth anniversary by inviting Tirlán co-op members to apply for a fully funded Certificate in Sustainable Agricultural Practices.
The cert is delivered by University College Cork (UCC).
The Sustainable Farming Academy, a collaboration between Tirlán and Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur, supports farm families in taking positive on-farm environmental and management actions.
The academy provides up-to-date knowledge to enhance on-farm productivity and sustainability.
Chief ingredients officer at Tirlán, Aoife Murphy said: “Since we established the Sustainable Farming Academy partnership with Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur, 60 Tirlán co-op farm family suppliers have graduated from UCC, with a further 20 completing their education this year.
"In addition, 15 education bursaries have been awarded to Tirlán co-op family members who have commenced third-level studies.
"Three successful Scholars' Events have also been hosted, ensuring we continue to empower our co-op emmbers with the knowledge needed to improve both on-farm economic and environmental performance.”Global sustainability marketing manager at Baileys, Aisling Gorman added: "Through the Sustainable Farming Academy, we demonstrate our passionate commitment to supporting farmers on their sustainability journey.
"The academy equips future generations with the knowledge and skills to progress sustainable farming even further, and we are delighted to partner with Tirlán and its co-op members on this successful initiative.”
Academy graduate and Tirlán co-op member Brigid Carroll, from Ballycanew, Co. Wexford, described her participation in the Sustainable Farming Academy as “worthwhile and empowering”.
Brigid said: “The course is mostly online, and I was able to fit it in well alongside family life and the farm.
"Completing the course has given me the knowledge to make changes on our farm in areas such as fertiliser use, grassland management, energy use and animal care.
"These improvements will enhance both the economic and environmental performance of our family farm. Every Tirlán co-op member should definitely consider taking part.”
Tirlán co-op members interested in completing the fully funded Certificate in Sustainable Agricultural Practices are urged to submit their Expression of Interest June 30, 2026.
