There are many agricultural contractors throughout Ireland and all are currently working 24/7 during these summer months. The roads are awash with tractors and trailers, silage harvesters, balers as contractors look to get the work done as efficiently and as quickly as possible. Time is of the essence for farmers as given the volatile nature […]
After milk and beef, pig production is the biggest sector of the agricultural industry with the value of pig meat exports reaching over €500 million last year. Employment in the pig sector accounts for at least 1,500 labour units on farms, with the total number employed in associated sectors such as pig meat processing, feed […]