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Agri Careers: great strides made towards equality with new HR policy
Sarah McIntosh
Changes to parental leave and maternity protection have come into effect and are a ‘progressive move’ according to CIPD Ireland, writes Sarah McIntosh.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
English ministers plan to end badger cull
Culling of badgers in England is to finish by the end of the current UK parliament, government minsters have said.
4 September 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: trip to Tipp got me thinking
A discussion group visit to the Teagasc dairy calf to beef farm in Tipperary got Tommy Moyles wondering how it fits into the future of Irish farming.
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
Farming with military precision in Kells
The National Sheep Association held its AGM on the farm of Roger and Hilary Bell last week. Peter McCann reports
21 August 2024 Northern Ireland
Facilities key to enjoyable and safe farming
While it is tough to do so with profit margins squeezed, investing in good facilities makes farming a much more enjoyable occupation.
21 August 2024 Farm buildings
Farm fencing costs: TAMS costs out of kilter
Martin Merrick looks at where actual costs lie as regards TAMS, as both posts and wire costs increase.
14 August 2024 Infrastructure
Farmer Writes: farming is at a spaghetti junction
Is the appetite there to retain agricultural economic activity in the peripheral parts of the country, wonders Tommy Moyles.
7 August 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer views at Tullow Mart: 'good sheep are scarce'
Grace Hoare spoke to a number of sheep farmers at the Tullow Sheep Breeders Association premier sale on Wednesday about the future of sheep farming.
7 August 2024 News
Robot wars: what can farmers expect to pay for service costs?
Aidan Brennan looks at some of the typical service agreements associated with GEA, DeLaval and Lely robots.
7 August 2024 Management
Extend means testing for Rural Social Scheme to three years - review
The Department should consider the feasibility of allowing a couple engaged in farming or fishing to both access the Rural Social Scheme.
28 July 2024 Schemes
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
17 July 2024 Northern Ireland