Podcast
Farming can be a demanding and stressful job with numerous challenges including income pressures, high costs, regulations, weather, isolation and long working hours. While farmers are quick to look after their animals, land and machinery, many overlook the most important thing – their own health and wellbeing. On this weeks podcast we speak to brothers David and Michael Kennedy, who run an organic sheep farm Skeheenarinky, Co. Tipperary.In 2010, the brothers’ world changed forever after the sudden death of their sister, Sarah, in a car crash. Drawing from their own life experiences and qualifications, the brothers launched their online fitness...
Rural Life
In this instalment of the Farm Safe, Farm Well series, we discuss the importance of farmers looking after their mental and physical health.
Farmers and their family members, aged 18 plus, are invited to participate in a free online Laois Transformation programme featuring 'Farm Well' exercise classes.
"Farming families have always played a part in 'Ireland's Fittest Family' and this year we are hoping it will be no different."
The online fitness programme 'Fit Farmers' concluded with significant health gains including improved sleep and weight loss.
Irish farmers are at a high risk of developing chronic diseases; however, they respond positively to lifestyle interventions, a study found.
It was all about boxing clever for a Mayo farm family when it came to taking part in this year's 'Ireland's Fittest Family' series.
The onslaught of Covid-19 has impacted farmers and their wellbeing significantly, according to farmer health advocate, Laura Tully.
Farmers are sought for a free six-week physical activity and lifestyle education programme aimed at improving the health and fitness levels.
Six months on, farmers from Moore, Co. Roscommon, continued their fitness drive with a 'September Shape Up' active challenge.
Farmers are being encouraged to get involved with the "Fit Farmers" initiative - a free six-week community-based collaboration.
Lifesaving outcomes have been achieved by Roscommon's 'Fit Farmers' programme, with some participants currently undergoing treatment.
The 'Fit Farmers' programme in south Roscommon has proved such a hit that part two of the fitness initiative will run for a further six weeks.
Farmers from Moore - a small rural community in south Roscommon, between Athlone and Ballinasloe - are the movers and shakers of the country.
A Laois farm family showed grit to reach the final of 'Ireland's Fittest Family'. The McDonalds built up their strength on their 100ac farm.
The Syme family from Wexford have proven they are fit to take on the changing dynamics of farming with 'The Stables Fitness and Wellbeing'.
