Agri-Business
Minister: 350 general employment permits for dairy farm assistants
The “largest ever expansion” of Ireland’s employment permits system will see quota numbers extended for key agricultural roles it was...
Farm Workers
Rural Life
Need for people to come to Ireland to fill roles 'apparent' - Lombard
There is a need for people to come to Ireland to “fill roles that we can’t”, according to Senator Tim...
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With the year end fast approaching, now is the time to be planning on what can be done to minimise...
Rural Life
Projected loss of over 10,000 farm workers by 2035 - report
There is a projected loss of 10,600 farm and related workers between 2022 and 2035, according to a recent report...
Agri-Business
Census: Agriculture, forestry and fisheries workers down 8%
The number of people working in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector stood at 82,228 last year, according to initial...
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
FRS to hire over 300 farm workers to meet demand
FRS Farm Relief is to hire over 300 additional workers to meet a growing demand for farm labour in the...
Agri-Business
Ifac report: Agree farm wages on 'gross' basis to save costs
Ifac has advised farmers to agree wages with their employees on a gross basis to avoid additional costs due to...
Agri-Business
Not having farm employee contracts could be 'very costly' - HR expert
A human resources (HR) expert has advised farmers that not providing employment contracts to their staff can be “a very...
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Watch: Calor provides instant hot water solution for Kilkenny dairy farmer
Access to hot water is crucial to Irish dairy farms. All farms require a reliable and consistent method of heating...
Agri-Business
Farm labour - finding good staff and ensuring they stay
Farm labour staffing issues are fast becoming one of the more significant obstacles to progression and development on local dairy...
Rural Life
Ireland the 'destination of choice' for European agri-interns
Ireland is the “destination of choice” for agricultural students around Europe looking for internships in the sector, according to one...
Agri-Business
Workers' right to disconnect: What this means in a farming context
Under a new code of practice, all workers have a “Right to Disconnect” from their employment outside of their working...
N.Ireland
Unite: Solution to farm labour shortage is simple
One of Northern Ireland’s biggest unions has warned agricultural employers they must pay their workers more if they want to...
Agri-Business
Farmer employers: 15 top tips for looking after your team
Finding – and retaining – good farm workers can be a challenge for many farmer employers, according to professional agri...
Dairy Technical
People management more important as national dairy herd grows
The national dairy herd has experienced a large increase post-milk quota, with 100 cow herds becoming the norm in many...
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Agri Politics
CAP payments 'must be conditional on respect for labour rights'
EU funds under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must only be given to farm enterprises that respect labour rights when...
Agri-Business
Need extra cash? 100 seasonal jobs available this spring - FRS
100 seasonal farm jobs are set to come available this spring through Farm Relief Services (FRS), the company has announced....
N.Ireland
NI ag workers' pay increase: What you need to know
Plans to up the agricultural minimum wage in Northern Ireland have been given the green light. The pay increase for...
Rural Life
Farm workers mentioned in Oprah's stirring speech at the Golden Globes
Oprah Winfrey’s speech at Sunday night’s Golden Globe Awards ceremony has received worldwide attention, after she voiced her support for...