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Editorial: Policy vying for a better world without a sting in the tail
Amii McKeever
In fairy tales, a happy ending is expected but a positive outcome is often not the case in the real world. Beware the law of unintended consequences writes Amii McKeever
3 May 2023 Careers
Agri careers: What to consider before signing up for a post-graduate degree
If you are thinking of undertaking a master’s or PhD programme, it is important to get the right advice. Sarah McIntosh speaks to two students about why they decided to further their studies.
12 April 2023 Education
Fuelling enthusiasm for beef among secondary school students
Over 350 people attended the Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition final in Croke Park, writes Sarah McIntosh.
Agri Careers: Students outline solutions for the red meat industry
Agricultural science students provide solutions to negative consumer perceptions of red meat in the Great Agri-Food Debate final.
5 April 2023 Education
Agricareers:“Your career is a journey, not a destination”; Sarah Donnelly, Kepak
With over 20 years of experience working in the meat industry, Sorcha Donnelly is passionate about ensuring people consider the agri sector for a career, writes Sarah McIntosh.
29 March 2023 Careers
Good Food Ireland Awards return for the first time in a decade
The Good Food Ireland Awards have returned for the first time since 2013 - and a lot has changed in 10 years.
15 March 2023 News
Career profile: Thia Hennessy, Dean of Cork University Business School
In conversation with Sarah McIntosh, Dean of Cork University Business School and Teagasc Board member Thia Hennessy discusses her roles and responsibilities.
1 March 2023 Careers
McDonald’s Ireland Root2Food Trainee Programme
In conversation with Sarah McIntosh, Harriet Wilson, agriculture and sustainable sourcing manager at McDonald’s, gives an overview of their new programme.
22 February 2023 Careers
Young Stock Podcast: being an executive director at a young age
Former executive director of Agri Aware Deirdre O’Shea is currently working in Aon Ireland. She discusses her career pathway to date with Sarah McIntosh.
13 February 2023 News
Get to know the course leaders
There are a number of colleges in Ireland offering agriculture and food-related courses through the CAO. Sarah McIntosh gives us an overview of the department heads.
1 February 2023 Careers
Men hold the majority of senior positions in Agri-Food companies
As gender pay gap reporting comes to light for companies with over 250 employees, the agri-food sector is seeing gender inequality in hourly pay and senior positions. Sarah McIntosh writes
11 January 2023 Education
Northern Irish ice cream producers heading south with InterTradeIreland grant
Draynes Farm in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, have been dairying since the 1930s and - up to now - their business has grown organically, writes Janine Kennedy.
30 November 2022 Consumer