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Industry views on the future of dairy employment
Sarah McIntosh
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.
2 April 2025 Recruitment
Women coming back to the workforce
Returning to the workplace can be an intimidating prospect for some women but there are programmes in place providing support, writes Sarah McIntosh.
2 April 2025 News
‘I think we could do more’ on vet course places - Minister Lawless
With new vet course places in ATU and SETU expected in 2026, Minister James Lawless has said we need to do more to increase the capacity for those wanting to study veterinary medicine in Ireland.
Young Stock Podcast: dealing with grief and returning to farming
On this week’s Young Stock Podcast, Sarah McIntosh speaks to Waterford native Kate Fitzgerald, who returned to agriculture after losing her dad and is now farming full-time.
31 March 2025 News
‘Catastrophic impact of waiting lists’ for children with additional needs
Some 14,221 children with additional needs are long overdue for an assessment of needs, and these delays can have long-term effects.
26 March 2025 Education
Industry movers and shakers
We meet the people who are taking the agri-jobs sector by storm with their new roles this month.
26 March 2025 Careers
Turf work keeping the grass looking this good
A lot of work goes into getting Ireland’s sporting grounds performing at their best but a career in sportsturf management can be very rewarding, writes Sarah McIntosh.
19 March 2025 Careers
Can our lawns get too mulch of a good thing?
That is the question on every grass owner's mind, do you mulch your clippings or leave them alone, we weigh up the options to help you decide, writes Sarah McIntosh.
19 March 2025 Gardening
Mower power to you – ride-on versus robotic
With so much new tech, it can be hard to decide what lawnmower is right for your large garden, writes Sarah McIntosh.
19 March 2025 Gardening
When push comes to shove, what’s the best mower for you?
Electric versus petrol – what you need to consider for a small to medium-sized garden, writes Sarah McIntosh.
19 March 2025 Gardening
Estate team hits the ground running
We take a stroll around Killruddery Gardens with head gardener Daragh Farren, who lovingly maintains the 800-acre estate, writes Sarah McIntosh.
19 March 2025 Gardening
The magic of membranes
Weed membrane is one of the least harmful and most effective measures of protecting your area from weed growth if you are creating beds or designated weed-free areas, writes Sarah McIntosh
19 March 2025 Gardening