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Northern Ireland farm workers: new grading system

Key details

  • Pay award: 3.6% increase for a standard adult worker

  • Employees covered: agricultural workers (13,000)

  • Effective date: 2 April 2007
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    A new pay and grading structure for agricultural workers in Northern Ireland took effect from 2 April 2007, as the result of an agreement made by the Agricultural Wages Board. The grading system sets revised age bands and grades based on skills and qualifications.