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labour shortage

Have you got staff lined up for the spring calving season?

Dairy

12 months ago

Have you got staff lined up for the spring calving season?

Cows are gradually coming in for full-time housing and drying off is only around the corner, which...

'Plane loads' of young people leaving Ireland adding to farm labour shortage

Dairy News

over 1 year ago

'Plane loads' of young people leaving Ireland adding to farm labour shortage

The effects of "plane loads of young people leaving Ireland" are being seen in labour shortages on...

Employment permits list review to be finalised next month

Agri-Business

about 2 years ago

Employment permits list review to be finalised next month

The review of lists for employment permits is expected to be finalised next month, in what may help...

Review of lists for employment permits underway

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

Review of lists for employment permits underway

There could be some hope for machinery manufacturers and dealers that are experiencing a shortage...

Dairy advice: Finding staff for spring

Dairy Technical

about 3 years ago

Dairy advice: Finding staff for spring

A large number of dairy farms have experienced significant levels of expansion in recent years,...

Agri-Business

almost 7 years ago

'Labour availability is now a critical issue within agri-food'

The Irish food and drink industry needs to attract and retain skilled workers and address labour...

'Labour availability is now a critical issue within agri-food'

Dairy

over 7 years ago

Dairy farm jobs rise by 41% over 6-year period

The number of people employed on dairy farms in Ireland increased by approximately 41% over a...

Dairy farm jobs rise by 41% over 6-year period

Agri-Business

over 7 years ago

Processors jump for migrant workers - while dairy lags behind

Meat processors have wasted no time in applying for workers from non-EEA (European Economic Area)...

Processors jump for migrant workers - while dairy lags behind

Dairy

over 7 years ago

Action plan to address labour issues in dairy published

The ‘People in Dairy Action Plan’ – which aims to address a series of labour and human...

Action plan to address labour issues in dairy published

Dairy

almost 8 years ago

Kiwi farmers set to 'turnover' dairy labour dilemma on Irish farms

Kiwi farmers look set to play a “formal” role in tackling mounting labour problems in the Irish...

Kiwi farmers set to 'turnover' dairy labour dilemma on Irish farms

National Ploughing Championships

about 8 years ago

Kelly talks CAP reform, labour shortage and factory prices

The issues of farm labour shortages, Brexit, CAP reforms and beef factories were discussed by Irish...

Kelly talks CAP reform, labour shortage and factory prices

Dairy

over 8 years ago

Have you considered once-a-day milking?

For a number of reasons, once-a-day (OAD) milking is becoming an attractive option for Irish dairy...

Have you considered once-a-day milking?

Dairy

over 8 years ago

Overseas workers targeted to solve dairy labour shortage

Irish dairy farmers have been urged to assess other opportunities, such as bringing in overseas...

Overseas workers targeted to solve dairy labour shortage

Dairy

over 8 years ago

Teagasc makes it easier for dairy farmers to employ staff

Teagasc has eased some of the burden faced by dairy farmers when it comes to employing staff with...

Teagasc makes it easier for dairy farmers to employ staff

Dairy

over 8 years ago

Dairy sector requires 6,000 new people by 2025

The Irish dairy sector needs 6,000 people to enter dairy farming by 2025, according to a report...

Dairy sector requires 6,000 new people by 2025

Dairy

over 8 years ago

'The Irish dairy sector is suffering acute labour shortages'

The problem of labour shortages on farms in the Republic of Ireland is primarily affecting the...

'The Irish dairy sector is suffering acute labour shortages'

Rural Life

over 8 years ago

Farm Relief Services highlights critical labour shortage

Irish dairy farming is facing a critical shortage of trained, skilled and adaptable workers to meet...

Farm Relief Services highlights critical labour shortage

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