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...
Farm Labour
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...
Agri-Business
How does seasonality affect dairy farm labour?
Seasonality is a key issue to contend with when providing farm labour on dairy farms, according to industry top brass....
Dairy
ICMSA: Economic upturn leads to lack of farm employees
The upturn in economic growth in recent years is drawing potential farm employees away from the dairy sector, according to...
Dairy
People in Dairy: slow progress but steps being taken
Progress on the ‘People in Dairy Action Plan’ – which was published by Michael Creed, Minister for Agriculture, Food and...
Dairy
Labour management course made available to Aurivo suppliers
A new labour management course for Aurivo dairy suppliers has recently been coordinated in conjunction with Teagasc and Macra Skillnet...
Dairy
Is my dairy farm a good place for employees to work?
One of the key themes at this year’s National Dairy Conference was the topic of making Irish dairy farms better...
