Agri-Business
Less than 13% of farm operators believe there are career progression opportunities in farming, according to a nationwide survey.
There are a number of exciting job opportunities in the agricultural sector available at present, including positions for farm workers
The "largest ever expansion" of Ireland's employment permits system will see quota numbers extended for key agricultural roles.
Rural Life
There is a need for people to come to Ireland to "fill roles that we can't" according to Senator Tim Lombard.
There is a projected loss of 10,600 farm and related workers between 2022 and 2035, according to a recent report
The number of people working in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector stood at 82,228 last year, according to Census 2022.
Two out of three Irish farmers are finding it difficult to secure sufficient labour for their...
FRS Farm Relief is to hire over 300 additional workers to meet a growing demand for farm labour in the next 12 months.
Ifac has advised farmers to agree wages with their employees on a gross basis to avoid additional costs due to tax changes.
A human resources (HR) expert has advised farmers that not providing employment contracts to their staff can be "a very costly mistake".
Farm labour issues are fast becoming one of the more significant obstacles to progression and development on local dairy farms
Ireland is the "destination of choice" for agri-students around Europe looking for internships, according to a work-experience agency.
Under a new code of practice, all workers have a "Right to Disconnect" from their employment...
N.Ireland
Unite has warned agricultural employers they must pay their workers more if they want to end the widespread farm labour shortage.
Finding - and retaining - good farm workers can be a challenge for many farmer employers, according...
Dairy Technical
The national dairy herd has experienced a large increase post milk quota with 100 cows herds becoming the norm in many parts of the country.
Agri Politics
EU funds under CAP must only be given to farms that respect labour rights when it comes to farm workers, MEP Chris MacManus has said.
100 seasonal farm jobs are set to come available this spring through Farm Relief Services (FRS), the company has announced.
Plans to up the agricultural minimum wage in Northern Ireland have been given the green light and will come into effect in April.
Oprah Winfrey's stirring speech at Sunday night's Golden Globe Awards ceremony has received worldwide attention.
The minimum wage for farm workers in Northern Ireland is set to be increased from the beginning of April, according to DAERA.
Farmer workers are in for a slight pay increase as the National Minimum Wage will increase to €9.25/hour as of January 1.
Farm workers in Northern Ireland are set to receive a pay rise in the coming weeks
