Dairy
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 means the discussion...
labour shortage
Dairy News
'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 farms nationwide this...
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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
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 to alleviate...
Agri-Business
Review of lists for employment permits underway
There could be some hope for machinery manufacturers and dealers that are experiencing a shortage of labour as the government...
Dairy Technical
Dairy advice: Finding staff for spring
A large number of dairy farms have experienced significant levels of expansion in recent years, which now means that extra...
Agri-Business
'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 shortages, according to Food Drink...
Dairy
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 six-year period, according to figures...
Agri-Business
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) countries under the pilot scheme...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Dairy
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 capital issues facing...
Dairy
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 dairy sector, AgriLand...
National Ploughing Championships
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 MEP Sean Kelly when...
Dairy
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 farmers. Teagasc’s Brian Hilliard...
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...
Dairy
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 the publication...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Dairy
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 published by Teagasc...
Dairy
'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 dairy sector, according to the...
Rural Life
Farm Relief Services highlights critical labour shortage
Irish dairy farming is facing a critical shortage of trained, skilled and adaptable workers to meet the ambitious development targets...