horticulture

Government will rerun horticulture permit scheme amid calls for permanent fix

The horticulture sector is calling for a permanent fix to fruit and veg farms' labour squeeze, as Government has said it will rerun a pilot permit scheme.

NEWS 8 September 2026

Government will rerun horticulture permit scheme amid calls for permanent fix

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‘Everything under review’ for fodder scheme - Collins

‘Everything under review’ for fodder scheme - Collins

NEWS 26 August 2026

'As costs increasingly go up, growers need all the support they can get’

'As costs increasingly go up, growers need all the support they can get’

NEWS 26 August 2026

Six retailers commit to supporting Irish growers and produce in charter

Six retailers commit to supporting Irish growers and produce in charter

Six retailers commit to supporting Irish growers and produce in charter

NEWS 25 August 2026

Minister increases level of BISS advance payments in response to drought

Minister increases level of BISS advance payments in response to drought

Minister increases level of BISS advance payments in response to drought

NEWS 21 August 2026

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Agri jobs: assistant manager wanted for 500-cow dairy farm in Meath

Agri jobs: assistant manager wanted for 500-cow dairy farm in Meath

This week's agri jobs include an assistant dairy manager role in Meath, dairy farm assistant vacancies in Westmeath, Waterford and Kilkenny, and a horticulture operative position in Tipperary.

NEWS 25 June 2026

Tillage scheme moving forward

Tillage scheme moving forward

Emma Flynn is from a tillage farm in Co Westmeath but has experience of all types of farming. She explains her job as Horticulture Standard Coordinator and her role in the pilot tillage scheme.

NEWS 25 June 2026

Viral Mayo fan returns to the farm after unforgettable win

Viral Mayo fan returns to the farm after unforgettable win

Shane Fitzgerald spoke to Hannah Furlong about what the win means for Mayo people, sheep farming, his florist business and looking for love.

NEWS 25 June 2026

Agri jobs: Donegal farm seeks managers

Agri jobs: Donegal farm seeks managers

A range of opportunities are available in Donegal, Cork, Mayo and Tipperary, including roles such as farm managers, dairy farm assistant and horticulture operatives.

NEWS 25 June 2026

Farm jobs: New dairy, poultry and horticulture vacancies this week

Farm jobs: New dairy, poultry and horticulture vacancies this week

Agricultural employers are recruiting for poultry, meat-processing, horticulture and dairy roles across Mayo, Cork and Tipperary.

NEWS 25 June 2026

Agri jobs: potential for progression to partnership on Cork dairy farm

Agri jobs: potential for progression to partnership on Cork dairy farm

A west Cork dairy farm is seeking an experienced farm worker, with the position offering potential for long-term progression to a partnership for the successful candidate.

NEWS 25 June 2026

Warning that Government inaction puts 18,000 horticulture jobs at risk

Warning that Government inaction puts 18,000 horticulture jobs at risk

Growing Media Ireland has said that the Government must implement long-promised reforms and establish a functioning system that protects jobs and supports sustainable production.

NEWS 25 June 2026

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