Students from Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) will travel to Spain in April 2025 to represent Ireland at the AgriNext, Green Job = Dream Job video competition.

Seven students on the BSc in sustainable agriculture programme took part in the competition, which challenged students to create trailer videos on themes of sustainable agriculture, farm diversification, and green innovation.

The initiative brings together educational institutions from Spain, Croatia, Slovenia, and Ireland, and is administered in Ireland by Technological University of the Shannon (TUS).

Elaine Cleary, from the Sustainable Development Research Institute at TUS, recently visited DkIT to present the winning students with certificates and brief them on their upcoming trip to Spain.

The competition will take place at the IES Galileo Galilei in Cordoba, Spain.

Throughout the week, the students will engage in an international exchange focused on innovation in agriculture, sharing skills and expertise with students from across Europe.

Lecturer in DkIT's Department of Agriculture, Food and Animal Health, Eamon Mullen said: “It is fantastic to see our students being recognised for their commitment to this project across the themes of sustainable agriculture, farm diversification and green innovation.

"The opportunity to travel to Cordoba to share ideas and experiences around green skills will be invaluable for our students and will have a huge impact on their studies,” he added.

The first DkIT team was made up of Caoimhe Tully, Keva Keogh, Millie Rice, and Rachel White, who were the winners of the Irish heat of the competition.

The second team consisting of Lauren Acheson, Katie Cooney, and Chantelle Ging, has also earned the chance to compete in the grand final in Cordoba.

DkIT student, Caoimhe Tully said: "We are absolutely delighted to have won a trip to Spain through the AgriNext competition, which is all about diversification in agriculture.

"It's an amazing chance to connect with other ag students across Europe and learn more about innovative farming ideas.”