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WFA mentorship programme assists women in agri sector
Sarah McIntosh
The global project aims to make an impact on gender diversity in agriculture.
16 April 2025 News
We need to buy Irish now more than ever
The Irish agri-food community is bracing itself as increased export tariffs to the US come closer to being a reality. How can consumers help?
2 April 2025 Recruitment
What does the future for jobs in the dairy industry?
With recent job cuts in the dairy sector, industry leaders give their perspective on employment challenges and opportunities for graduates and professionals, writes Sarah McIntosh.
Fast to feast: a growing halal market for Irish agri-food
As our Muslim community prepares for the end of Ramadan and the feasting celebration of Eid al-Fitr, we examine Ireland’s relationship with halal-certified agri-food, writes Janine Kennedy.
19 March 2025 News
Graduate programme means business for Bord Bia’s Cormac
Graduate programmes can open up new avenues. With courses now looking for applicants, Cormac Mac Reamoinn gives his experience on moving from marketing to the agri-food sector, writes Sarah McIntosh.
12 March 2025 Education
Go on, girl: the women to watch in food and farming
This International Women's Day, give these amazing women working in Irish agriculture, food, hospitality and research a follow - they are definitely the ones to watch, writes Janine Kennedy.
5 March 2025 News
Industry movers and shakers
Who is making moves and shaking things up across the agri-jobs sector this month?
26 February 2025 Careers
Study finds ‘not enough female talent in STEM’
A new report shows a staggering 60% of Irish teenage girls say gender inequality is the biggest barrier to a career in STEM, writes Sarah Mcintosh.
12 February 2025 Careers
Increases in salary sought after by 76% of employees in the sector
Although employees working in the sector are happy with their current salary, survey results show the majority are on the hunt for more money this year.
12 February 2025 Agri jobs
Going, going, gone – find a career under the hammer
Auctioneers play a major role in the agricultural sector in rural Ireland, and there are many different pathways into this vital career, writes Sarah McIntosh.
5 February 2025 Careers
Studying agriculture in Northern Ireland
Students should weigh up all their options before picking their degree programme, which includes looking at courses offered through UCAS, writes Sarah Mcintosh.
29 January 2025 Education
CAO Special: curious about a career in agri-food? Get the inside view
Two students who are currently studying new agri-food related courses share their experiences, writes Sarah McIntosh.
15 January 2025 Education