Agri-Business
New data from the CSO shows there has been an increase in the number of people employed in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector.
If you are considering a new challenge in your career, there are currently some interesting jobs on offer in the agri-sector.
42% of agricultural workplaces inspected by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) in 2024 were found in breach of employment law.
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) issued 700 work permits to the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector in Q1 2025.
266 work permits were issued for the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector during February, the Department of Enterprise (DETE) confirmed.
Male staff at the Department of Agriculture (DAFM) earned an average of 8.05% more per hour than their female colleagues, a new report said.
The Department of Enterprise issued over 3,400 work permits for the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector in the first 11 months of 2024.
The Department of Enterprise (DETE) issued 3,291 work permits for the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector up to the end of October.
The Department of Enterprise (DETE) issued 1,002 work permits for foreign-national workers in the agriculture sector up to the end of March.
Male staff at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) earned an average of 9.7% per hour more than their female colleagues.
