Dairy News
'Plane loads' of young people leaving Ireland adding to farm labour shortage
The effects of “plane loads of young people leaving Ireland” are being seen in labour shortages on farms nationwide this...
Farm Labour
Dairy
Moorepark: Labour efficient farms more profitable
Farms that are more labour efficient, where the farmers are working shorter hours, are also more profitable, attendees heard at...
Rural Life
Study finds good work organisation on-farm can reduce hours
A study involving 55 Irish dairy farms has found that attention to how work is organised can significantly reduce work...
Dairy News
Positive reaction to approval of work permits for dairy sector
The announcement of changes to the employment permits system for workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) to address...
Agri-Business
FRS survey: Two thirds of farmers cannot secure sufficient labour
Two out of three Irish farmers are finding it difficult to secure sufficient labour for their farms, a new survey...
Agri-Business
A guide to hiring and managing farm workers ahead of spring
When it comes to farm labour, there is a sweet spot between what farmers want from their workers and what...
N.Ireland
Recruiting and retaining staff fundamental challenge for dairy sector
Recruiting and retaining staff is a challenge that many dairy farmers throughout the UK and Ireland now struggle with, according...
Dairy
Preparing to take on a farm worker this spring?
As Ireland is enduring the Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions, it has been questioned whether this will impact the sources and...
Rural Life
Teagasc to set up Regional Farm Labour Database
Teagasc is in the process of setting up a Regional Farm Labour Database that would link farm families where a...
Dairy
Lakeland launches 'labour-saving booklet' for suppliers
Lakeland Dairies has launched a 28-page booklet containing recommendations, tips and case studies “aimed at making farm life easier” for...
Dairy
Do we need to be a bit more inventive about who we employ on our dairy farms?
Many dairy farmers are struggling to find employees. But is it a lack of available labour that is the issue?...
Dairy
What 'type' of labour will best suit my farm this spring?
It is never too early to begin preparations for the busy spring-calving period. This year, in particular, farmers will need...
Dairy
Comparison: Twice-a-day milking vs. once-a-day milking vs. 13 milkings/week
Fancy milking your herd 13 times per week? Well, a study completed by Teagasc has revealed no losses in either...
Agri-Business
Further non-EEA employment permits announced for agri-food sector
Additional employment permits for workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) have been included in changes signed off on...
Agri Politics
Farmers 'crying out for' additional work permits - IFA
Calls have been made to immediately make changes to the pilot employment permit scheme – which will address the “rapidly...
Dairy
How to make your farm a more attractive place to work
Dairy farmers are finding it increasingly difficult to find and hold onto farm labour for their dairy farm. The demand...
Agri-Business
€188,600 in unpaid agri wages recovered in 2018
A total of €188,597 in unpaid wages was recovered from the agricultural sector for agri employees by the Workplace Relations...
Agri-Business
Thinking outside the box to solve 'multifaceted' calving labour issue
The “multifaceted” need for farm labour during peak calving season has led the Farm Relief Services (FRS) to adopt a...