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Northern Ireland farm workers: Rates up 3.5%

Key details

Pay awards: 3.5% rise for all workers

Employees covered (nos.): agricultural workers (13,000)

Effective date: 3 April 2006

Agricultural workers in Northern Ireland will receive a 3.5% basic pay rise following an agreement made by the Agricultural Wages Board. The standard wage for a 39-hour week rises from £207 to £214.25, while the starting rate for workers aged 15 and under increases from £103.50 to £107.12.