Rural Life
By Gordon Deegan The Labour Court has recommended that Teagasc pay a staff member €3,000 due...
Dairy
Tom O’Connell spoke at the Irish Grassland Association (IGA) dairy conference, about how he prepares for the busy spring period.
Agri-Business
An employee can cost almost €6,000 which is non-work related, Teagasc's financial specialist, Kevin Connolly has reported.
Irish dairy farmers have been urged to assess other opportunities, such as bringing in overseas labour, to solve the impending shortage of workers facing the sector.
The boarding and lodging allowances, which apply to employees on Irish farms, are regulated under the National Minimum Wage Act 2000.