Dairy/beef farm worker required in Co Meath

A person is required to work on a busy dairy and beef farm in east Meath. Experience in milking, farm machinery and herd management is essential and references are required. Phone 086-8551 566 for more information.

Student or worker wanted in Co Sligo

A student or worker is wanted for a large dairy farm in Co Sligo. Phone 087-9175 518 for more information.

Pig farm manager wanted in Co Cavan

Kiernan Farms (Aughafad) is looking for a manager for a modern, high-performing 1,400 sow unit in the midlands. The suitable candidate will have good communication skills, ensure efficient and effective herd management, and pay particular attention in areas of welfare and cost of production. The company says that, in return, it will offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to join a progressive organisation. Reply by email only to: aughafadfarms@eircom.net or cohaw@eircom.net.

Experienced dairy person required in Co Meath

The advertiser is seeking a competent and reliable person to assist on a large Holstein dairy herd farm. He or she must have experience with livestock and machinery. Accommodation is available, according to the ad, and CVs should be sent to meathfarm@hotmail.com.

Dairy farm assistant required in Co Laois

Farm Solutions is currently recruiting for a dairy farm assistant for a 200-cow herd in Laois. Milking is done in a 20-unit parlour with excellent on-farm facilities, the ad says. The person seeking this role needs to be interested in cows and will have previous experience of milking and general farm work on a dairy operation. Phone 053-923 6222 for more information or email colm@buyritesolutions.ie with Toplink Dairy Farm Assistant, Laois REF 441 in the subject title for more information.

Assistant herdsperson required in Co Wexford

Farm Solutions is currently recruiting for an assistant herdsperson for a 160+ cow farm in Wexford. This role requires the candidate to cover milking and general farm work looking after the cattle. The candidate must have previous herdsperson experience working on a farm and handling stock. Phone 053-9236 222 or email colm@buyritesolutions.ie with Toplink Assistant Herdsperson, Wexford REF 558 in the subject title for more information.

Full-time milker required in Co Cork

The milker is required for a dairy farm and experience is essential. According to the ad, accommodation is available. Phone 086-7715 266 for more information.

Lambing assistant required in Co Tipperary

Help is needed to lamb 250 ewes indoors starting from approximately 7 March for five to six weeks. Experience is useful but not essential. Full driving licence preferable. Email sterlingluska@gmail.com for more details.

Abroad

Helper needed on dairy farm in Iceland

The farm is looking for a helper to assist with the daily farm work. The work begins in April or June for a duration of three months. The ad says the suitable candidate must have reached legal age, possess a driving licence and be in very good physical and mental health. Accommodation, meals and pocket money are provided. Phone 0035-4452 2842 or email monikatischleder@web.de for more details.

Farm help needed in Canada

Positions are available on a 220-cow robotic dairy farm in Westlock, Alberta, Canada. Email hvandijk1@yahoo.ca for more information.

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If you are interested in a career in the agri-industry, come along to the Irish Farmers Journal’s Agri Careers Fair, which takes place in the RDS on 3 March 2015. For more information, click here.