Rural Life
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...
Health
Rural Life
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, including mental health....
Sponsored
Watch: Calor provides instant hot water solution for Kilkenny dairy farmer
Access to hot water is crucial to Irish dairy farms. All farms require a reliable and consistent method of heating...
Rural Life
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. The...
Agri-Business
Emergency order to stop use of harmful pesticide in US
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an emergency order banning the use of a pesticide which poses serious...
Rural Life
Irish researchers create on-the-spot water testing device
A new, portable technology for on-the-spot testing of water to detect one of the most dangerous types of E.coli bacteria...
Rural Life
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. The...
Rural Life
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 while...
Rural Life
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 Technological University (ATU) has been awarded...
Sponsored
Renowned sheep farming pair trust Tribamec Duo
Tribamec Duo combines Chanelle Pharma’s established products: Animec Oral solution for sheep and Tribex 5% oral suspension for sheep. The...
N.Ireland
Ex-Irish rugby player raising heart health awareness for farmers
Former Ireland and Ulster rugby prop forward, Simon Best, has partnered with British Heart Foundation (BHF) Northern Ireland (NI) to...
Agri-Business
'Nutritious food is key for a sustainable life' - minister
The availability of enough safe and nutritious food is “key” for a sustainable life, Minister of State at the Department...
Dairy
Health is the new fertility for national dairy herd
The fertility issue within the national dairy herd seems soon to be resolved and it is time for farmers to...
Rural Life
Fit Farmers' finale showcases 'outstanding' results
Farmers from Glenamaddy and its hinterland celebrated significant health gains at the recent ‘Fit Farmers’ finale held in Glenamaddy Community...
Veterinary
HSE warns vets about outbreak of diptheria-like disease
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has notified the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) of an outbreak of Corynebacterium ulcerans which...
Agri-Business
Tipperary farm turns cows' milk into liquid-whey drinks
Whey drinks and soft cheeses from Tullahay Farm in South Tipperary feature on the menu in some of the country’s...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
Rural Life
Glenamaddy farmers invited to prioritise health in 2023
Farmers from Glenamaddy and its hinterland are invited to register for the upcoming inaugural ‘Fit Farmers’ programme in Co. Galway....
Environment
Studies show restoring habitats can prevent disease spread
Preserving and restoring natural habitats could prevent pathogens that originate in wildlife from spilling over into domesticated animals and humans,...
Rural Life
Discussing safety, health and well-being at Ploughing 2022
Farmers4Safety – Managing Risk Together European Innovation Partnership (EIP)-AGRI Project and Muintir Na Tíre are partnering for this year’s National...
Dairy Technical
The importance of wearing gloves on dairy farms
Wearing gloves is an important part of any effective milking routine on dairy farms, as they greatly reduce bacterial transference....