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Careers: ‘There are many opportunities and benefits within the sector’
Sarah McIntosh
As part of the ASA travel bursary series, Brona McCabe from the Dundalk Institute of Technology talks about her experience working on JF Cobb & Sons dairy farm in Dorset, England.
6 November 2024 Recruitment
Careers: Government needs to do more for dealerships
Ahead of this year’s FTMTA Farm Machinery Show, labour shortages and interest rates are two of the challenges facing the sector, writes Sarah McIntosh.
30 October 2024 News
Food innovation needs the right supports to succeed
When it comes to small food businesses, innovation is the key to success. However, it can be difficult for small business owners to find the time and space to think creatively, writes Janine Kennedy.
Careers: milking 1,600 cows on a dairy farm in New Zealand
As part of the ASA travel bursaries series, Etain Coughlan from SETU Waterford carried out her professional work experience in New Zealand. In conversation with Sarah McIntosh.
9 October 2024 Education
Careers: creatures great and small
A week-long TY programme in Tipperary is encouraging students interested in veterinary to gain more hands-on experience with large animals, writes Sarah McIntosh.
9 October 2024 Education
Milking 500 dairy cows on a GEA rotary
From a high-tech dairy farm in the Netherlands to a large-scale pig unit in Germany. Sarah McIntosh was in conversation with ASA Travel Bursary recipient Emily Mangan.
2 October 2024 Education
Agri Careers: adult students’ money struggles
With 41% of people participating in adult education struggling to pay household bills, many are opting out of education, writes Sarah McIntosh.
18 September 2024 Careers
Agri Careers: Increasing accessibility to adult education
Springboard-funded courses are providing a platform for adults to upskill and gain confidence in returning to education and the workforce, writes Sarah Mcintosh.
17 July 2024 Recruitment
Agri Careers: Master’s degree - is it worth the money?
With a master’s degree now costing up to €25,000, it’s time to look at the important factors to consider before making a final decision, writes Sarah McIntosh.
12 June 2024 Living Life