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Clover swards deliver a €170/ha higher margin

Results from an ongoing trial in the Teagasc Derrypatrick herd show grass-clover production systems supporting greater performance than a high-performing grass system.

SUCKLERS 8 March 2026

Clover swards deliver a €170/ha higher margin

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Dealing with delayed turnout on suckler farms

Dealing with delayed turnout on suckler farms

MARKETS 7 March 2026

Planning to comply with the Beef Welfare Scheme

Planning to comply with the Beef Welfare Scheme

SUCKLERS 7 March 2026

Focus on breeding at Newford open day

Focus on breeding at Newford open day

Focus on breeding at Newford open day

SUCKLERS 4 March 2026

Defining year for future of suckler farming

Defining year for future of suckler farming

Defining year for future of suckler farming

SUCKLERS 4 March 2026

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Strong focus on retention of talent across the market

Strong focus on retention of talent across the market

With 51% of companies finding it difficult to fill roles, challenges in attracting and retaining talent remain persistent, writes Sarah Mcintosh.

AGRI JOBS 25 February 2026

A shift towards off-farm employment

A shift towards off-farm employment

With off-farm employment on the increase, there are several upskilling opportunities for farmers, with some courses fully funded

AGRI JOBS 25 February 2026

A competitive job market sees employees shift their priorities

A competitive job market sees employees shift their priorities

The number one priority for employees when looking for a new role is career progression, with 56% of respondents unhappy with their current salary, writes Sarah Mcintosh

AGRI JOBS 25 February 2026

Food processing hit by lack of labour visas

Food processing hit by lack of labour visas

Employers are increasingly facing challenges in access the right labour at the right cost.

AGRI JOBS 25 February 2026

Moving back to an employer-led market

Moving back to an employer-led market

With more people coming into the workforce, and the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence, Ireland is transitioning back to an employer-led market

AGRI JOBS 25 February 2026

‘It’s not about having the flashiest CV, says career coach

‘It’s not about having the flashiest CV, says career coach

Dan Potts, CEO of The Career Coach, shares trends and insights into the hiring market for 2026.

AGRI JOBS 25 February 2026

Female under-representation persists

Female under-representation persists

The majority of agri food companies have had a slight decrease in their gender pay gap reports for 2025, but there is still a significant gender representation gap, writes Sarah McIntosh.

AGRI JOBS 25 February 2026

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Select milk replacers carefully to ensure top calf development and growth

Maximising the potential of every animal starts with selecting a quality calf milk replacer (CMR) that includes a bespoke health package to suit the calves being fed.

Select milk replacers carefully to ensure top calf development and growth

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