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‘The DWI conference is a safe space for women to share their stories'
Dairy Women Ireland (DWI), got us thinking about access for women to careers in dairy farming, writes Katherine O'Leary.
4 December 2024 Careers
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.
27 November 2024 Education
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.
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
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
Addressing a gender pay gap is not an instant fix
With an increase in agri-food companies having to complete gender pay gap reports, we take a look at the challenges preventing equal pay.
20 November 2024 Agri jobs
‘The dairy industry is constantly innovating’
With Dairy Day returning to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork this week, we look at the variety of opportunities available within the dairy sector, writes Aretha Uamai.
20 November 2024 Careers
Driving support for our women in dairy
Ahead of the Dairy Women Ireland conference that’s taking place on 23 November, we speak to the president of the voluntary organisation Mary Kinston about the future of the industry.
20 November 2024 Careers
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
Careers: Katie makes the big jump from racecourse to college course
Professional jockey Katie O’Farrell is leading groundbreaking research on the mental health and coping strategies of jockeys, writes Sarah McIntosh.
13 November 2024 Careers
‘Ireland can position itself as a leading destination for agri tourism’
A seventh generation farmer, Margaret Edgill is one of the Nuffield 2024 presenting scholars who will be outlining her research on agriculture and exploration at this year’s conference.
13 November 2024 Careers
Careers: ex-racehorses are helping inmates find a new career
In a quiet corner of Co Roscommon, rescue horses are supporting inmates of Castlerea Prison to find new skills and fresh horizons, writes Helen Sharp.
13 November 2024 Careers