Graduate Programme - Agricultural Policy Officer

The aim of this program is to provide an Agricultural Science graduate or equivalent, with an opportunity to learn about Irish Agricultural Policy formulation and the provision of services to young farmers.

This will be achieved while working in the role under the support and guidance of senior policy staff. The Agricultural Policy Officer will provide a key support role to Macra’s Agricultural Affairs committee and rural development policy issues that arise.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated and passionate about the development of Irish agriculture and young farmers.

Interested applicants should submit a two-page CV along with a one-page application cover letter addressed to the Chief Executive, outlining your suitability for the role should be submitted by email to tcooke@macra.ie not later than 12 noon, on Monday, 28 August.

Principal/senior scientific officer - grassland agronomist

The AgriFood and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) is looking to hire a principal scientific officer or a senior scientific officer at its base in Hillsborough, Co Down.

Competitive salary rates are on offer at £47,749 to £52,334 and between £36,448 to £40,072 respectively.

This position offers a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative scientist to lead the grassland agronomy research interests of AFBI, with particular focus at the animal-plant interface.

For more information on the position, click here.

Dairy farm workers

There are a number of farms across the country looking to hire dairy farm workers and farm managers:

Meath

A full-time dairy worker is required for a busy dairy farm in Co Meath. Milking experience is essential for the position.

For more information on this job, click here.

Wexford

Farm Solutions is currently looking for dairy relief workers for Co Wexford. The role requires a competent milker, with experience in feeding and calving.

Further details are available here.

Tipperary

An assistant farm manager is required to assist in running a 350-head spring-calving herd. There is a good salary on offer and accommodation is available if required.

To apply for this position, click here.

Laois

In Laois, a herdperson is required for a 120-cow dairy pedigree herd. Milking and machinery experience is required.

For more details, see here.

Other roles

Agricultural machine assembler and dispatcher

KUHN Center Ireland, based in Cork, is looking to hire an agricultural machine assembler and dispatcher.

The successful candidate will be a motivated and dynamic individual to work as part of a team.

An agricultural background with a working knowledge of machinery including set up is essential. It may suit someone with an agricultural mechanic background.

For more information on the position, click here