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Health

Prostate cancer: What farmers should know

Rural Life

6 days ago

Prostate cancer: What farmers should know

Agriland talked to Dr. Richard Moore about prostate cancer, the impact of Clarkson revealing his diagnosis, and more.

UFU urges farmers to be aware of prostate cancer signs

N.Ireland

22 days ago

UFU urges farmers to be aware of prostate cancer signs

The UFU encourages members to know signs of prostate cancer and seek medical advice if concerned, following Jeremy Clarkson’s diagnosis.

Teagasc's top tips for farmers' health

Agri-Business

1 month ago

Teagasc's top tips for farmers' health

A new report by Michael McKeon, Teagasc pig specialist, discusses why looking after your health is extremely important for farmers.

HSA launches inspection campaign aimed at 'improving farmers’ health and wellbeing'

Rural Life

7 months ago

HSA launches inspection campaign aimed at 'improving farmers’ health and wellbeing'

A new HSA inspection campaign, which begins today (Monday, December 8), will focus on the "silent killers" on farms

Farmer Health Checks programme picks up two awards

Rural Life

8 months ago

Farmer Health Checks programme picks up two awards

The Farmer Health Check programme won both the Public Health Initiative of the Year and Future of Medicine Award.

Rural Life

8 months ago

Fit Farmers builds on success by expanding into additional counties

The Fit Farmers' programme continues to build momentum in supporting farmer health, expanding into Westmeath and Leitrim.

Fit Farmers builds on success by expanding into additional counties

Rural Life

10 months ago

Health app grew from listening to farmers' requests

The nurse behind the Fit Farmers' initiative has worked with Expert Self Care Ltd to bring the Fit Farmers' app to life,

Health app grew from listening to farmers' requests

Rural Life

1 year ago

Campaign to raise awareness about diabetes in farming community

Diabetes Ireland launched a campaign to increase awareness of type 2 diabetes, its symptoms, and risk factors among the farming community.

Campaign to raise awareness about diabetes in farming community

Rural Life

1 year ago

DAFM launches open call for safety, health and wellbeing projects

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has today launched an open call for farmer safety, health and wellbeing projects

DAFM launches open call for safety, health and wellbeing projects

Dairy

1 year ago

Irish study highlights heart health benefits of cheese for women

Eating cheese is good for your heart health, particularly if you are a woman, according to the findings of a new Irish study.

Irish study highlights heart health benefits of cheese for women

Rural Life

1 year ago

Call for national health check programme for farming community

The IFA said that demand for a pilot health check programme for the farming community justifies a wider national rollout.

Call for national health check programme for farming community

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Cork open farm needs to be 'taken to new level'

The owner of the popular Rumley's open farm just outside Cork city has put the facility up for sale due to health issues, but is hopeful th...

Cork open farm needs to be 'taken to new level'

Agri Politics

2 years ago

Health groups demand urgent shift in EU food systems

Health groups representing millions of patients, doctors and nutritionists across the continent...

Health groups demand urgent shift in EU food systems

Rural Life

2 years ago

18% of farmers rate their mental health as poor or extremely poor

Around one in five farmers rate their mental health as being poor or extremely poor, according to a new comprehensive independent survey.

18% of farmers rate their mental health as poor or extremely poor

Rural Life

2 years ago

Charity urges farmers to seek medical attention for health concerns

Emergency medical response charity CRITICAL is advising farmers to seek medical attention early for all health concerns.

Charity urges farmers to seek medical attention for health concerns

Rural Life

2 years ago

Series of webinars to focus on farming health and safety

Industry experts will share their insights during a series of farming health and safety webinars which begin this week.

Series of webinars to focus on farming health and safety

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Emergency order to stop use of harmful pesticide in US

The US EPA has issued an emergency order to stop the use of a pesticide which poses serious risks to unborn babies.

Emergency order to stop use of harmful pesticide in US

Rural Life

2 years ago

Irish researchers create on-the-spot water testing device

An on-the-spot device to test water for one of the most dangerous types of bacteria has been developed by researchers at University of Galway.

Irish researchers create on-the-spot water testing device

Rural Life

2 years ago

55% of farmers only apply sunscreen once per day - study

55% of farmers only apply sunscreen once per day, according to new research findings by the University of Galway.

55% of farmers only apply sunscreen once per day - study

Rural Life

2 years ago

Be sun smart: Farmers at 'very high risk' of skin cancer

The Irish Cancer Society is urging farmers to protect themselves from sun damage and the risk of skin cancer when working outdoors.

Be sun smart: Farmers at 'very high risk' of skin cancer

Rural Life

2 years ago

ATU awarded €1.4m for project to address rural health disparities

In an effort to address health disparities in rural communities, WiSAR Lab at Atlantic...

ATU awarded €1.4m for project to address rural health disparities

N.Ireland

2 years ago

Ex-Irish rugby player raising heart health awareness for farmers

Former Ireland and Ulster rugby prop forward Simon Best has partnered with BHF NI to encourage his fellow farmers to be aware of their heart health.

Ex-Irish rugby player raising heart health awareness for farmers

Agri-Business

2 years ago

'Nutritious food is key for a sustainable life' - minister

The availability of enough safe and nutritious food is "key" for a sustainable life and promoting good health, Minister Naughton said.

'Nutritious food is key for a sustainable life' - minister

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