Rural Life
%%excerpt%% Having an Irish grandfather who was a farmer sparked a love of animals and the land in TamiJoy Miller who swopped farming in Washington for Connemara.
The resilience, generosity of spirit and positive outlook of people over 70 in Longford has been captured in 'Longford Memories, Reflections in a Time of Pandemic' by Brian Farrell.
%%excerpt%% 'Pure skincare fresh from the farm' is the tagline of a rural enterprise that enjoyed a boost in business during lockdown and is currently expanding its workshop space.
Creating hampers of pampering treats for a friend who was undergoing treatment for breast cancer during lockdown led farmer's wife, Agnes Maher, to establish her own business.
Dairy Technical
One thing most farmers are guilty of is not taking time off, with many part-time farmers taking holidays to work on-farm.
The early 2020 lockdown boosted confidence in cooking and preparing healthier meals, according to new research from Teagasc.
