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Agri jobs: dairy herdperson wanted for Kilkenny grassland farm

There are plenty of the employers looking for new farm managers in the dairy sector.

7 September 2024 News
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Blueberry farm with plenty of potential on the market

Established in the 1960s, the farm is now home to around 9,000 blueberry bushes and a packing shed. It has recently come on the market and is for sale by private treaty.

5 September 2024 Property
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Straw harvest will be ‘disastrous’ for mushroom growers

Mushrooms are a strong performer in the Irish horticulture industry with annual output valued at €136m in 2023.

4 September 2024 News

Agri jobs: farm manager wanted at Carlow rehabilitation facility

A wide variety of sectors are looking for new recruits in Munster and the midlands.

31 August 2024 News
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New seasonal work visa scheme aimed at easing agriculture labour shortage

Scheme will initially be for horticulture sector only, before being widened to other areas.

29 August 2024 News
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Bord Bia seeks horticulture manager

Bord Bia is looking for someone to head up its horticulture team.

14 August 2024 Dealer
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Opinion: potato growers are a special breed

A meeting of potato growers in Enniscorthy this week highlighted the many issues facing growers. As ever, price and weather were near the top of the list.

3 August 2024 Opinion

News round-up from Northern Ireland

Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.

17 July 2024 Northern Ireland
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Agri Careers: horticulture students bring home bronze from Estonia

For the first time, two Teagasc students competed in the international Horti Challenge 2024 in Estonia, finishing in third place, writes Sarah McIntosh.

10 July 2024 Education