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‘This waste transfer station is in complete contradiction to what is being asked of us’

September 29, 2019

The proposed construction of the Poolboy Waste Transfer Station on the outskirts of Ballinasloe has brought the community out in force to oppose…

‘Living within 5km of a waste facility is of extreme detriment to human health’

September 26, 2019

Environment

There are numerous medical and scientific studies that show that living within 5km of a waste facility is of extreme detriment to human…

‘Without a shadow of a doubt infrasound is causing ill-health’

July 3, 2019

Environment

It is becoming very clear that there are serious health implications around wind farms created by infrasound and there is evidence now that…

Dairy consumption could lower risk of heart disease – study

September 12, 2018

Dairy

Moderate consumption of dairy produce – particularly whole-fat dairy – could reduce risk of heart disease, according to new research. Dairy consumption of…

Glanbia rolls out 700 free heart health checks for farmers

July 25, 2018

Dairy

A programme offering free heart health checks for farmers in the Glanbia catchment area was launched by Glanbia earlier today (Wednesday, July 25).…

Free farmer heart heath checks available this summer

June 3, 2018

Rural Life

Glanbia Ireland is offering a complimentary heart health check to all of its members, suppliers and customers. The project is being carried out…

Don’t let an under-performing bull put a dampener on breeding

May 14, 2018

Dairy

Breeding has commenced on numerous dairy farms throughout the country. Initially, many farmers are opting to breed with AI before making the transition…

Farmers offered complimentary heart health checks

May 1, 2018

Rural Life

Glanbia members, suppliers and customers will be offered a complimentary heart health check in the coming weeks and months. It has been announced…

Highlighting health: Irish farmers have ‘significantly higher mortality rates’

April 24, 2018

Rural Life

In a recent survey carried out by Teagasc, 20% of farmers interviewed reported to have never consulted a doctor regarding their health. The…

Stay safe this weekend

March 31, 2018

Opinion

This weekend will be the busiest so far on Irish farms and rural roads in 2018. Over the past couple of days I…

Why protecting your cows prior to calving starts now

December 18, 2017

The focus on many Irish dairy farms is slowly switching to calving next spring. Given the pressures associated with compact calving, ensuring that…

Ploughman who battled cancer nominated as farming’s ‘Unsung Hero’

September 25, 2017

N.Ireland

A young ploughman who battled Leukemia has been nominated as Northern Ireland farming’s ‘Unsung Hero’. Speaking as part of AgriLand’s three-day live broadcast…

60% of farmers are overweight but only 27% believe they are too heavy – study

June 9, 2016

Rural Life

Some 60% of farmers are classified as ‘overweight or obese’ compared to 50% of the Irish population while among farmers just 27% believed that they…

Research shows that children who grow up on dairy farms develop less allergies

March 13, 2016

Rural Life

Children who grow up on dairy farms are less likely to develop allergies such as asthma or hay fever, a recent scientific study…

Are lame sheep a problem on your farm? Maybe it’s because of genetics

February 5, 2016

Sheep

Health is one of the biggest costs on sheep farms, but genetics can be used to breed healthier sheep, according to Teagasc’s Noirin…

‘Health will be the limiting factor to cattle production in future years’

November 22, 2015

Beef

The health of both the national beef and dairy herds will be the most limiting factor to their future production capabilities, according to…

Farmers don’t talk about stress much (But it doesn’t mean it’s not there)

July 3, 2015

Rural Life

Farmers might not be the most articulate about stress and the issues around stress but that doesn’t mean it’s not part of their lives,…

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