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Take a break from the books this Christmas
Sarah McIntosh
With many students sitting exams in January, it is important to be efficient with your study time over the Christmas holidays, writes Sarah McIntosh.
11 December 2024 Education
The art of craft butchery is in safe hands
Over 60 graduates have come through the National Craft Butchery Apprenticeship in the last six years as demand continues to rise writes Sarah McIntosh.
4 December 2024 Features
Lights, tractor, action and fun
Tractors with tinsel are setting the stage for seasonal fundraisers that bring communities together, writes Sarah McIntosh.
Friendship and community in perfect harmony
Community and lifelong friends are at the heart of Athlone A Cappella, a music group that brings harmony and people together creating a special sound, writes Sarah McIntosh.
4 December 2024 Features
Climbing the ladder during the early stages of your careers
With hundreds of graduates and young adults working across the agri-food industry, here’s how to maximise those first career steps, writes Sarah McIntosh.
4 December 2024 Careers
Careers: industry movers and shakers as senior changes made
Movement has picked up across the agri jobs sector this month with new appointments coming in senior positions in large organisations, writes Sarah McIntosh.
27 November 2024 Careers
Magic atmosphere is all the fun of the fair
Simone McCabe, a pedigree and commercial breeder from Monaghan, highlights the importance of Carrick Winter Fair. In conversation with Sarah McIntosh.
27 November 2024 Careers
Everyday’s a school day... even at 67
Retired dairy farmer Pat Savage is hoping his story will inspire other mature students to follow their dreams and go back to education, writes Sarah McIntosh.
27 November 2024 Education
Jobs outlook: hiring experts share their market insights on employment
Recruitment specialists outline to Sarah McIntosh the current employment trends across the agri-jobs market.
24 November 2024 Agri jobs
Limited local talent proving difficult for employers
Results of the Irish Farmers Journal jobs survey show that 68% of agri-food companies are finding it hard to Fill roles with the biggest difficulty being limited local talent, writes Sarah McIntosh.
23 November 2024 Agri jobs
How is artificial intelligence changing the workplace?
With over one-third of Irish employers adopting AI into their business for day-to-day jobs, HR managers and employees need to know the implications of this technology, writes Sarah McIntosh.
20 November 2024 Agri jobs
More than half of employees are looking for an increase in salary
As many as 53% of Irish employees are likely to ask for a pay rise next year. It is important to know how to approach negotiations to maximise your chances of getting one, writes Sarah McIntosh.
20 November 2024 Agri jobs