The agri sector currently has a range of exciting job opportunities on offer including sales advisor positions and a dairy farm internship, which are listed below.

All available positions can be viewed in more detail on AgriRecruit, where additional information on relevant contact details, how to apply, and the closing dates are provided.

Progressive Genetics is seeking applications for manual milk recorders and EDIY assistance in all of Leinster, Co. Donegal; Sligo; Mayo; Roscommon; Monaghan; Cavan; Leitrim; Tipperary; and Waterford.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

A clear understanding and knowledge of dairy farming, and a full clean driver's licence is required. An agricultural background is preferable, but not essential.

Applicants should be willing to work at milking times, be able to communicate with customers, and maintain regular contact with the milk recording team.

The Irish Organic Association is recruiting a part-time farm inspector for the Co. Donegal and northwest region of Ireland on an if-and-when-needed basis, requiring approximately 80 days per year.

Inspections are carried out on site at various locations in the region. An own car and a full clean driver's licence is essential, with expenses provided for all travel costs. The candidate will need to reside in Donegal.

A minimum of a level 8 (honours degree) in agricultural science, and previous experience and knowledge of on-farm processes is essential. Auditing experience is desirable.

Comprehensive training at various locations will be provided on all matters pertaining to organic production and certification regulatory duties.

The Irish Organic Association is recruiting a full-time trainee farm inspector/certification officer for the Co. Galway and Mayo region and the west of Ireland. 

This role will be split between inspection and certification officer duties. Inspections are carried out on site at various locations, meanwhile certification duties will be carried out from home and/or in the office in Athlone.

Comprehensive training at various locations will be provided on all matters pertaining to organic production and certification regulatory duties.

Qualifications and requirements:

Aurivo Co-op is looking for a full-time farm profitability and sustainability manager to lead a programme that will enhance the financial, environmental, and social sustainability of its farmers.  

Key responsibilities of this position include:

The ideal candidate will have a detailed knowledge of the dairy industry, and previous farm advisory and discussion group facilitation experience is desirable. A recognised third-level agri qualification is essential.

Agristock is looking for a hard-working individual to join the company as a full-time sales representative for Co. Kilkenny and the surrounding area.

The successful candidate must have a good knowledge on all aspects of agriculture, while previous experience selling directly to farmers is an advantage.

Full training on all Agristock products will be provided, and a basic wage and uncapped commission will await the right candidate.

A full clean driver's license is required for this position as a company vehicle will be provided.

Specialist nutrition and forage products manufacturer, Agritech is looking for responsible, self-motivated and enthusiastic full-time sales advisors at several locations.

Due to ongoing expansion, advisors are required in Co. Kildare; Wicklow; Carlow; North Laois; Tipperary; Offaly; Westmeath; and West Waterford.

Responsibilities of this target and performance-based role include:

A qualification relevant to the agri industry, knowledge and interest in agriculture, and a full clean driver's licence is required.

Are you looking for an exciting dairy internship opportunity and acquire many useful skills in the agriculture industry? Then this position in the southwest of Ireland might be for you.

Located 2km outside of Listowel, Co. Kerry with many social life options in the area, the successful candidate will be required on the farm from January 12 until June 20, 2023.

Job opportunity:

Duties will include milking cows; feeding calves; bedding cattle; administration; machine work; and calving cows.