New Entrants

Lack of career progression a major challenge for farm workers

Agri-Business

Lack of career progression a major challenge for farm workers

Less than 13% of farm operators believe there are career progression opportunities in farming, according to a nationwide survey.

New entrants: 'It's a challenging industry but a rewarding one too'

Dairy

New entrants: 'It's a challenging industry but a rewarding one too'

New entrant, Eoin Corrigan has been enjoying his recent venture into dairying and is reaping the success through family and co-op support...

Which co-ops are taking on new entrants... and which are staying coy?

Dairy News

over 4 years ago

Which co-ops are taking on new entrants... and which are staying coy?

Becoming a new entrant in the Irish dairy sector is never an easy move - with new entrants having...

Advice for a new entrant to sheep farming

Sheep

almost 5 years ago

Advice for a new entrant to sheep farming

The Teagasc outlook for the sheep sector is a positive one and forecasts a further 23% increase in net margin per hectare for 2021.

Good income on small ground: Newbie winner on savvy switch to snails

Rural Life

almost 6 years ago

Good income on small ground: Newbie winner on savvy switch to snails

Steven Ryan from Tuam, Co. Galway, has been selected as the winner of the 2019 'Newbie' new farm entrant competition.