Rural Life
There will be many poignant moments as the staff at Glenveagh National Park host the Victor Gibson memorial tractor run this Sunday...
Agri-Business
A food revolution is needed in Ireland to protect public health and the environment according to lobby group.
A farmer's raffle of two sheds, 30 round bales of barley straw and vouchers raised funds for cardiac care at Cork University Hospital (CUH) and the Irish Heart Foundation.
A major study of farmers' health found that 74% of male farmers have four, or more, risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
While the Irish Heart Foundation's 'Farmers Have Hearts' programme is on hold, the foundation has urged farmers not to delay in seeking help.
The Irish Heart Foundation's 'Farmers Have Hearts' programme is in its second year of a four-year study being conducted by IT Carlow.
A total of 700 free heart health checks will be provided by Irish Heart Foundation nurses as part of its Farmers Have Hearts initiative.
Dairy
A programme offering free heart health checks for farmers in the Glanbia catchment area was launched by Glanbia earlier today.
Glanbia Ireland is offering a complimentary heart health check to all of its members, suppliers and customers.
