Farm Labour

Arla Foods: Labour shortage is putting national food security at risk

Agri-Business

Arla Foods: Labour shortage is putting national food security at risk

The nations food security is at risk with on going labour shortages according to dairy producer Arla Food's recent annual survey.

Dairy sector labour crisis can't be fixed overnight - RABDF

Agri-Business

Dairy sector labour crisis can't be fixed overnight - RABDF

The RABDF has said that the fixing of the labour crisis in the dairy sector "isn't something that can be done overnight".

Recruiting and retaining staff fundamental challenge for dairy sector

N.Ireland

Recruiting and retaining staff fundamental challenge for dairy sector

Recruiting and retaining staff is a challenge that many dairy farmers throughout the UK and Ireland now struggle with, according to the Ulster Farmers’ Union.

Lakeland launches ‘labour-saving booklet’ for suppliers

Dairy

Lakeland launches ‘labour-saving booklet’ for suppliers

Lakeland Dairies has launched a 28-page booklet containing recommendations, tips and case studies...

Do we need to be a bit more inventive about who we employ on our dairy farms?

Dairy

Do we need to be a bit more inventive about who we employ on our dairy farms?

Many dairy farmers are struggling to find employees. But is it a lack of available labour that is...