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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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Exceptional export performance masks drop in production

Exceptional export performance masks drop in production

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Pathways for Irish students studying medicine abroad

Pathways for Irish students studying medicine abroad

Pathways for Irish students studying medicine abroad

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Game on: Macra competitions in full flight

Game on: Macra competitions in full flight

Game on: Macra competitions in full flight

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Hidden Acres: where tradition meets forward thinking

Hidden Acres: where tradition meets forward thinking

A family horticulture farm founded in 1963 has developed into a unique hospitality business.

LIVING LIFE 12 November 2025

Agri-Food Regulator granted extra powers to compel pricing data from businesses

Agri-Food Regulator granted extra powers to compel pricing data from businesses

The new enhanced powers aim to improve transparency in the food supply chain.

NEWS 12 November 2025

How Irish MEPs plan to vote on the EU-Mercosur deal

How Irish MEPs plan to vote on the EU-Mercosur deal

The Irish Farmers Journal asked Ireland’s 14 MEPs whether they will vote for or against the EU-Mercosur trade deal. Many were clear in their voting intentions, with Fine Gael MEPs split on the deal.

NEWS 12 November 2025

ROI exhibitors excluded from RUAS Winter Fair

ROI exhibitors excluded from RUAS Winter Fair

Organisers plan to go ahead with next Thursday's dairy event at the Eikon Centre, Lisburn.

NEWS 12 November 2025

UCD, SETU, CAFRE and ATU to face off at Great Agri-Food Debate final

UCD, SETU, CAFRE and ATU to face off at Great Agri-Food Debate final

The participating teams debated motions on sustainability, agricultural policy and global supply chain risks.

NEWS 12 November 2025

Pat Whelan: ‘knowledge is not written in books or locked away in classrooms’

Pat Whelan: ‘knowledge is not written in books or locked away in classrooms’

A three-year graduate programme launched to nurture food leaders combines on-the-job learning and a degree in sustainable butchery and gastronomy.

EDUCATION 12 November 2025

New rules to reduce unintended AD consequences

New rules to reduce unintended AD consequences

The government has published a Biomethane Environmental Sustainability Charter, aimed at reducing unintended negative consequences of anaerobic digestion.

RENEWABLES 12 November 2025

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Raising healthy calves on the McCloy-Peoples’ Farm in Donegal

Just outside Ramelton, Co Donegal, Bert McCloy and his son-in-law Jason Peoples run a busy dairy farm milking around 200 cows.

Raising healthy calves on the McCloy-Peoples’ Farm in Donegal

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