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Calling all 'Rising Rural Stars'
Sarah McIntosh
The search is on to find Ireland's 'Rising Rural Stars'. With a prize fund of €2,000, does your child have what it takes to be featured in this summer's IFJ Junior, writes Sarah McIntosh.
14 May 2025 Education
Enterprising students steal the show with agri-themed ideas
From crafting suet cakes to creating a hoist, three students put agriculture on the map at the student enterprise final.
14 May 2025 Education
Horticulture sector needs ‘more skilled workers’
Experts give their take on the pathways and career opportunities across a growing industry now worth over €500m to the Irish economy.
Martin Flynn turning tomato farming into a vine art
Third-generation grower, Martin Flynn, is combining technology with precision to produce a staggering 60 million tomatoes a year.
14 May 2025 Features
WFA mentorship programme assists women in agri sector
The global project aims to make an impact on gender diversity in agriculture.
7 May 2025 Careers
Knowing your rights is vital to make home care work
Those caring for a family relative at home are entitled to take up to two years off work from their current job.
30 April 2025 Recruitment
Farming brothers are helping others get farm fit
From bad habits to changing mindsets, farming brothers Dave and Michael Kennedy are helping people improve their health and wellbeing.
30 April 2025 Careers
Recognition of prior learning is enabling access to education
Further learning is now a reality for many – including farmers – as skills and experience are acknowledged.
23 April 2025 Education
Employment-based postgraduate programme
Academia can work with industry to address an identified skills need trough postgraduate and master’s degrees, allowing employees to work and learn at the same time, writes Sarah McIntosh.
23 April 2025 Education
Donegal farmers are men on the move
An initiative aimed at encouraging rural men to exercise has both health and social benefits, writes Sarah Mcintosh.
9 April 2025 Features
Transition year – a gap worth taking or time lost?
While almost 80% of students in Ireland participate in transition year, it’s important to weigh up the options, writes Sarah Mcintosh.
9 April 2025 Education
Inclusion programme is having a positive impact
An initiative aimed at empowering individuals with disabilities by bridging gaps in community education is changing lives, writes Sarah Mcintosh.
9 April 2025 Education