Glanbia Ireland and Baileys have launched a Sustainable Farming Academy to help farmers to improve the sustainability of their output.
As part of that the brands will fund 20 farmer suppliers to take part in an accredited diploma in environment, sustainability and climate at University College Cork each year.
They will also offer three, €1,000 bursaries to family members of Glanbia Ireland suppliers that are studying agricultural science degrees at University College Dublin, UCC or Waterford Institute of Technology.
Glanbia Ireland and Diageo-owned Baileys said the programme would help bring the most up-to-date information and technology to farms, with the academy aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
Glanbia Ireland said its contribution to the programme was part of its strategy which aims to reduce the carbon intensity of milk production here by 30% by 2030.
It also lines up with Baileys goal of reducing emissions across its value chain by 50%.
"Working together with Baileys through the Sustainable Farming Academy we are committed to supporting our family farm suppliers on their sustainability journey," said John Murphy, Chairman, Glanbia Ireland. "Working in partnership we will help them boost their knowledge, skills and know-how to farm more sustainably for the benefit of future generations."
"At Baileys, we are committed to treating the planet properly and have very ambitious commitments for 2030 to ensure we are playing our part to protect the future of our planet," said Jennifer English, global brand director for Baileys.
