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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 1 March 2026

Strong focus on retention of talent across the market

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Food processing hit by lack of labour visas

Food processing hit by lack of labour visas

AGRI JOBS 25 February 2026

Farmers have joined the 'quiet quitting' trend

Farmers have joined the 'quiet quitting' trend

NEWS 15 February 2026

Lambing early to juggle a busy workload

Lambing early to juggle a busy workload

Lambing early to juggle a busy workload

MANAGEMENT 11 February 2026

Managing the people in the farm business

Managing the people in the farm business

Managing the people in the farm business

MANAGEMENT 4 February 2026

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Superb finish to slatted sheep shed in Donegal

Superb finish to slatted sheep shed in Donegal

Martin Merrick profiles a recently completed sheep shed on the farm of Roland Cassidy, with a high-end, bespoke finish done on the build.

BUILDINGS 14 January 2026

Top tips to cut workload at lambing

Top tips to cut workload at lambing

Martin Merrick and Darren Carty outline practical measures that can greatly reduce labour input at a sheep farmer’s busiest time of the year.

LAMBING 14 January 2026

Communication is the key to good labour relations

Communication is the key to good labour relations

Flexible work times and short commutes make farm work an attractive option for many people.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Young Stock Podcast: beef farming, researching and hurling for Lorrha Dorrha

Young Stock Podcast: beef farming, researching and hurling for Lorrha Dorrha

This week on the Young Stock Podcast, Rachel Donovan chats to the manager of Teagasc's 'People in Dairy' programme Conor Hogan about dairy farm efficiency, generational renewal and hurling.

NEWS 14 January 2026

CAS Recruitment brings proven workforce solutions to farming and food processing

CAS Recruitment brings proven workforce solutions to farming and food processing

As labour shortages continue to challenge businesses, industry attention is turning toward recruitment models that combine regulatory compliance, international reach and sector-specific expertise.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 14 January 2026

Labour the biggest issue for Ireland’s food exporters

Labour the biggest issue for Ireland’s food exporters

The CEO sentiment survey undertaken by Bord Bia shows that the cost of, and access to, workers remains the biggest challenge facing food businesses.

NEWS 14 January 2026

MPs call for annual uplift to IHT thresholds

MPs call for annual uplift to IHT thresholds

The new £2.5m inheritance tax threshold will be quickly eaten away by inflation.

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 January 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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