07
Feb, 2019
Efficient labour management and
profitability key to sustainable dairy growth
Aurivo co-hosts Labour Management course for its dairy suppliers in conjunction with Teagasc and Macra Skillsnet
~ Efficient labour management and profitability key to sustainable dairy growth ~
Aurivo, the globally-focused Agribusiness which is headquartered in the North West of Ireland, recently coordinated a new Labour Management course for its dairy suppliers in conjunction with Teagasc and Macra Skillsnet. The abolition of milk quotas in 2015 was a turning point for the Irish dairy industry as many farmers seized the opportunity to expand their enterprise and increase production capacity. The course was designed to help Aurivo’s suppliers manage and motivate employees and to put in place an overall management structure, as farmers now manage employees on the farm as part of business operations.
Attracting and retaining labour to work on farms is an area that the dairy industry is struggling with. As dairy farming continues to grow, the need for the provision of labour is becoming increasingly important for farmers and the requirement to pursue a sustainable business model which will in turn facilitate an appropriate work-life balance.
Vincent Griffith Farm Profitability manager Aurivo said: “Our dairy farms have seen significant growth in terms of the scale of their businesses since the abolition of milk quotas in 2015. As a result, many of our milk suppliers have employed people to work on their farms. This can be a daunting challenge for farmers as many have never had to managed employees in their business before. Although challenging, when managed correctly, employing staff can lead to opportunities such as increased productivity on the farm, creating employment in rural areas and a reduced workload for the farm owner.”
Twenty-two Aurivo suppliers participated in the first roll out of the course which took place over a 5-week period. The course was facilitated by Dr. Nollaig Heffernan, an independent management consultant who specialises in the Dairy industry. The Workplace Relations Commission and Teagasc specialists also contributed to the course. Aurivo will co-host the Labour Management course again in the Autumn for its suppliers who did not secure a place on the first course.
Speaking about the course, Oisin Gill, an Aurivo milk supplier from Hollymount Co.Mayo said: “Farming has progressed a lot over the last number of years and as farmers we have to progress to. As our family farm continues to grow its important that we have the structure and system in place to manage our employees and make our farm as efficient as possible. Bringing in a new employee into the family farm adds further requirements into the management of the farm but the benefits of additional labour is helping us grow a sustainable business. I would encourage all Aurivo dairy suppliers in the region to take part in the course this Autumn.”
As part of the farm profitability programme, Aurivo is working with its farmers to improve family farm income and sustain future generations. The labour management course is part of a series of initiatives coordinated by Aurivo to ensure the future sustainability of our family farms.
Roberta McDonald, Sustainability Manager, Aurivo said: “Sustainability is embedded into everything we do at Aurivo – from our farms and our processes to our communities. We support farm families to ensure their business develops sustainably, by enriching their environment, local communities and being financially viable. Having the confidence and skills to be sustainable is essential to supporting a work-life balance now and for future generations.”
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Sligo, F91 N968
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Ballaghaderreen,
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| Title | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
Aurivo House | Finisklin Business Park, Finisklin, Sligo, Ireland | Aurivo House |
Aurivo Dairy Ingredients | Aurivo Dairy Ingredients, Lung, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, Ireland | Aurivo Dairy Ingredients |
Aurivo Animal Feeds | Unit 7A, The Mill Business Park, Dublin Rd, Kilcolman, Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon, Ireland | Aurivo Animal Feeds |
Homeland, Ballaghaderreen | 4 College Ct, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, F45 DR13, Ireland | Address: Homeland, Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon - F45 F684 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Ballina | Crossmolina Rd, Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Address: Crossmolina Road, Co. Mayo, F26 K288 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Castlebar | Glencar, Fortfield, Moneenbradagh, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Address: Co. Mayo, F23 H283 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Plus, Westport | 5 Castlebar Rd, Carrowbeg, Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Address: Lodge Road, Westport, Co. Mayo, F28 XH51 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Swinford | 2 Fraunhill, Swineford, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Address: Co. Mayo, F12 WF98 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Achonry | Achonry, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Address: Achonry, TUBBERCURRY CO. SLIGO F56 R275 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Plus, Deep Water Quay, Sligo | Icos House, Finisklin Rd, Cartron, Sligo, Ireland | Address: Deep Water Quay, Sligo, F91 HR53 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Athleague | R362, Co. Roscommon, Ireland | Address: Co. Roscommon, F42 WY64 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Castlerea | Longford House, Longford, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, Ireland | Address: Co. Roscommon, F45 A403 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Rathscanlon | R294, Rathscanlan, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Address: Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo, F91 EP83 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Riverstown | Cuiltylough, Riverstown, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Address: Co. Sligo, F52 W957 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Ballymote | R293, Keenaghan, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Address: Co. Sligo, F56 XW26 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Skreen | N59, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Address: Co. Sligo, F91 RP44 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Claremorris | 2 Clareville, Clare, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Address: Co. Mayo, F12 XW26 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Ballinrobe | Abbey View, Abbey Rd, Friarsquarter West, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Address: Co. Mayo, F31 VK49 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Kinlough | 2 Spa Brae, Kinlough, Co. Leitrim, Ireland | Address: Co. Leitrim, F91 RH22 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Kilbarron | Nagin House, Creevy, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Address: Cashelard, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, F94 YK33 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Athlone | Moydrum Rd, Blyry Upper, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland | Address: Moydrum Business Park, Junction 9, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 FY05 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Gurteen | R293, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Address: Co. Sligo, F56 E956 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Killala | Quay Rd, Townplots East, Co. Mayo, Ireland |
Address: The Quay, Killala, F26 X363 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Boyle | Station Rd, Termon, Co. Roscommon, Ireland | Address: Co. Roscommon, F52 KN28 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Ballyhaunis | N83, Kilmannin, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Address: Co. Mayo, F35 Y429 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Easkey | R297, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Address: Castletown, Easkey, Co. Sligo, F26 D681 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Kiltoghert | R299, Co. Leitrim, Ireland | Address: Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, N41 V677 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Mohill | 1 Hyde St, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, N41 V6T4, Ireland | Address: Co. Leitrim, N41 VP77 Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Letterkenny | Middle Rd, Ballyboe Lisnenan, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Address: Middle Road, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Lifford | Letterkenny Rd, Lifford, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Address: Lifford, Co. Donegal, F93 TC97 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Creeslough | Sue's Cottage, Rosscad, Creeslough, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Address: Creeslough, Co. Donegal, F92 YH22 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Ardara | Corner House, The Diamond, Drumbaran, Ardara, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Address: Ardara, Co. Donegal, F94 FT59 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Omagh | 10 Dromore Rd Retail Park, Omagh BT78 1RE, UK | Address: Dromore Road, Co. Tyrone Opening Hours: |
Homeland, Kerrykeel | R246, Co. Donegal, Ireland | Address: Kerrykeel, Co. Donegal, F92 F766 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri, Longford | Cartrongeeragh Business Park, Athlone Road, Cartronageeragh, Co. Longford, Ireland | Address: Athlone Road, Longford Opening Hours: |
Homeland Belmullet | Áras Mhaoilchiaraín, Chapel St, Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Address: Belmullet, Co. Mayo, F26 Y6P5 Opening Hours: |
Homeland Agri Ballinfull | 1, Carrigeens, Ballinfull, Co. Sligo, F91 K5D7, Ireland | Address: Ballinfull, Co. Sligo, F91 CR29 Opening Hours: |
Aurivo Livestock Mart Ballymote | Laburnum Lodge, Fairgreen Rd, Rathnakelliga, Ballymote, Co. Sligo, Ireland | Manager: Stephen Hannon |
Aurivo Livestock Mart Ballinrobe | Abbey St, Friarsquarter West, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Manager: Tom Mc Guire |
Aurivo Livestock Mart Balla | N60, Co. Mayo, Ireland | Manager: Michael Murphy |
Aurivo Livestock Mart Mohill | 1 Cappagh, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, Ireland | Manager: Stephen Hannon |
