Rural Life
HSA to run inspection campaign on farmer health and wellbeing
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will begin a week long inspection campaign on Monday (November 18), focusing on the...
Farmer wellbeing
Agri-Business
Carlow Farmer Wellbeing Day to take place at Leinster Mart
A Carlow Farmer Wellbeing Day organised by Carlow County Council as part of its health and wellbeing programme targeting farmers...
Rural Life
Macra mental health service 'inundated with calls'
A mental health initiative run by Macra has been “inundated” with calls from young farmers who are seeking support. That...
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...
Rural Life
Conference examines impact of stress on farmers' wellbeing
Researchers found that frequent stress does not automatically result in poor wellbeing for farmers, a conference in Dublin has heard....
Rural Life
Call for awareness campaign on mental health supports for farmers
There is a pressing need for a government-led awareness campaign on mental health supports for farmers, according to an Aontú...