Rural Life
Labour Court recommends Teagasc pay employee €3,000
By Gordon Deegan The Labour Court has recommended that Teagasc pay a staff member €3,000 due to concerns he has...
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Dairy
IGA: Switching on for spring
The expansion of the Irish dairy industry has meant more and more dairy farmers are finding themselves either employing someone...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
5 facts that farmers need to consider when employing staff
It is important that labour costs are considered first, before taking on a full-time employee, financial specialist with Teagasc, Kevin...
Dairy
Overseas workers targeted to solve dairy labour shortage
Irish dairy farmers have been urged to assess other opportunities, such as bringing in overseas labour, to solve the impending...
Rural Life
How are board and lodging allowances calculated for farm workers?
The boarding and lodging allowances, which apply to employees on Irish farms, are regulated under the National Minimum Wage Act...