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Entrepreneurs wanted for new training programme
Sarah McIntosh
€38,000 tax-free scholarship is available for entrepreneurs as part of the new food and agriculture innovation training programme (FAST-IP) aimed at mid-career professionals, writes Sarah McIntosh
20 April 2024 News
Farmers take a break and unite for mental health
Make the Moove and Ballybar Clothing join forces to encourage farmers to take a break from the farm and talk about the challenges they are currently facing, writes Sarah McIntosh.
20 April 2024 Consumer
Emerging consumer trends for dairy products
One-hundred-and-seventy people attended the Bord Bia dairy markets seminar on Tuesday 16 April to gain insights on trade and consumer behaviours, writes Sarah McIntosh.
Agri Careers: 'soil sustainability programme driving recruitment'
Grassland Agro started a major recruitment drive 18 months ago and doubled their team since then. Sarah McIntosh chats with group HR manager, Lorraine Rossiter
17 April 2024 Recruitment
Agri Careers: National Youth Food Forum - mobilising young people
The National Youth Food Forum is providing a platform for young people to express their opinions on issues and opportunities surrounding the future of Ireland’s food system, writes Sarah McIntosh.
17 April 2024 Careers
Shortt stories
National treasure, comedian and actor, Pat Shortt turns it into a family affair, taking to the road with his daughter Faye and returning to the stage that started it all, writes Sarah McIntosh.
17 April 2024 Features
Young Stock Podcast: behind the scenes judging Mr Personality
On this week's Young Stock Podcast, Sarah McIntosh and Martin Merrick take us behind the scenes of judging the Mr personality Festival 2024
15 April 2024 Podcast
TUS named Ireland's first ADHD friendly University
Technological University of Shannon (TUS), has been certified by ADHD Ireland as a university that’s inclusive of neurodiversity, writes Sarah McIntosh
13 April 2024 News
Health special: coping with the unexpected side of farming
Farmers are facing challenges on a number of fronts due to the continuing deluge of rain. Many feel stressed and anxious, but there is help at hand, writes Sarah McIntosh.
10 April 2024 Health
Consumer: low-cost finance for retrofitting upgrades
Financial barriers are among the main reasons preventing consumers from retrofitting homes, we break down the different funding options available, writes Sarah McIntosh.
10 April 2024 Consumer
Agri Careers: do you know your employment health entitlements?
There are several treatment health benefits that come with paying PRSI, but most people don’t avail of them. Sarah McIntosh lists the ways your can get your money back.
10 April 2024 Careers
Agri Careers: pathways into working in Ireland's healthcare system
With an acute shortage of carers and healthcare professionals across Ireland, there has never been such a need to attract and retain talent in the sector, writes Sarah McIntosh.
10 April 2024 Careers