Dairy
Cows are gradually coming in for full-time housing and drying off is only around the corner which means the discussion around staff on the...
Dairy News
The effects of "plane loads of young people leaving Ireland" are being seen in labour shortage on farms nationwide this spring...
Agri-Business
The review of lists for employment permits is expected to be finalised next month, in what may help to alleviate some labour shortages in Ireland.
There could be some hope for machinery manufacturers and dealers who are experiencing a shortage of labour as the government has launched a review of the lists for employment permits,
Dairy Technical
A large number of dairy farms have experienced significant levels of expansion in recent years, with now means that extra labour is needed.
The Irish food and drink industry needs to attract and retain skilled workers and address labour shortages, according to Food Drink Ireland.
The number of people employed on dairy farms in Ireland increased by approximately 41% over a six-year period, according to CSO figures.
Meat processors have wasted no time in applying for workers from non-EEA countries under the pilot scheme implemented this year.
The ‘People in Dairy Action Plan’ - which aims to address a series of labour and human capital issues facing the dairy sector - has been published by Minister Creed today.
Kiwi farmers look set to play a role in tackling the labour shortage in the dairy sector, AgriLand has learned.
National Ploughing Championships
The issues of farm labour shortages, Brexit, CAP reforms and beef factories were discussed by Irish MEP Sean Kelly when he spoke to AgriLand.
For a number of reasons, once-a-day (OAD) milking is becoming an attractive option for Irish dairy farmers, according to Brian Hilliard.
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.
Teagasc has eased some of the burden faced by dairy farmers when it comes to employing staff with the publication of its 'Best Practice in Recruiting and Managing Employees' manual.
The Irish dairy sector needs 6,000 people to enter dairy farming by 2025, according to a report published by Teagasc today.
The problem of labour shortages on Irish farms is primarily affecting the dairy sector, according to the Director of Teagasc.
Rural Life
Irish dairy farming is facing a critical shortage of trained workers to meet the targets of 2020 and Foodwise 2025.
