N.Ireland
HSENI launches annual farm safety calendar for children
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has today (Thursday, December 5) launched its annual calendar aiming to...
Children
Rural Life
Child safety wristband initiative to return at the Ploughing
The child safety wristband initiative will be an important feature again at this year’s National Ploughing Championships. During the course...
Rural Life
Donegal family's open farm thrives after TB outbreak
Testing times saw a Donegal family make the leap from a commercial enterprise to an open farm in response to...
Rural Life
Advice needed to support farmers' safety - expert
The need for practical tips and advice that support farmers’ safety and wellbeing, backed by the sector and policy, was...
Breaking News
Should young children eat meat and dairy?
A leading nutritionist has confirmed that animal products such as beef, lamb and dairy, can feature in meals made available...
Rural Life
Sligo teen with a passion for farming has portrait done
A 13-year-old with a passion for farming is one of 18 Sligo children featured in a newly-commissioned series of portrait...
Farm Safety
Advice: Staying safe on farm this Christmas
Christmas 2023 is with us at last. The holiday period is always a busy time on farms. For one thing,...
Rural Life
Recommended dairy servings for children cost 65c/day - survey
The recommended three servings a day of dairy for children costs an average of 65c, according to a new back-to-school...
Rural Life
Children in rural areas have better immune systems - study
Children raised in rural environments, who spend a lot of time outdoors with some exposure to animals, grow to have...
Opinion
Opinion: Make safety a priority over the holidays
With the field work season about to start in earnest, every farmer and contractor must make safety a priority. And...
Farm Safety
Take steps to prioritise a safe Christmas on the farm
With Christmas upon us and harsh conditions having already hit, it is vital that farm families prioritise farm safety, health...
Farm Safety
700 kids attend farm safety day at Carnew Mart
Co-operation was the spirit as approximately 700 children attended a special farm safety education day organised by Eilish and David...
Rural Life
Family farm inspires teacher to write book series
A special education teacher has written a series of books inspired by her family farm, to enable and encourage reluctant...
Rural Life
Think 'safety first' as children spend holidays on farms
With children set to spend more time on farms for the Christmas holidays, now is the time to talk to...
Rural Life
'Children seeking help for their families on food poverty'
A former Garda, who now works to tackle food poverty in the midlands, has been contacted by a number of...
Opinion
The school holidays are here - keep children safe on farms
The school holidays are here. As a consequence, the coming weeks will see large numbers of children exploring every nook...
Dairy
Water and milk 'only drinks recommended for young children'
A report from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) which underlines the importance of dairy products in the diets...
Rural Life
FSAI warns parents of toddlers off using 'inadequate' milk substitutes
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has warned the parents and guardians of toddlers against using some beverages such as...