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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...
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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...
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Watch: Tyrone farmer maximises slurry value with Digest-it
Tynan Roulston, a seventh-generation farmer, farming over 270ac outside Strabane in Co. Tyrone has been discussing the benefits of Digest-it,...
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Sun protection warning issued to farmers
Irish farmers are at a higher risk of skin cancer as they work outdoors and are exposed to the sun,...
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Farmers reminded to be 'sun smart' as temperatures soar
Following a Status Yellow high temperature warning being issued by Met Éireann, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is reminding farmers...
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Farmers and outdoors workers urged to be 'sun smart' this weekend
Today, (Friday, March 25, 2022) the Health Service Executive (HSE) National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) and Healthy Ireland are reminding...
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Farmers 'at high risk' of skin cancer...but prevention better than cure
Farmers and outdoor workers are exposed to two to three times more UV radiation than indoor workers – putting them...
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Sunsmart: How to 'save your skin' while farming in the sun
Farmers, as workers who spend the majority of their time outdoors, are particularly at risk of skin cancer – and...
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New skin-cancer video series launched
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Ireland, with over 13,000 cases diagnosed annually. This figure is...
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Significant weight gain seen in calves using transition milk
A trial has shown weight gain advantages and improved health in calves fed a transition milk (TM) replacer for the...
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'Worrying' new research on Irish attitudes to skin cancer
A third of Irish people are “not at all worried” about skin cancer, new research, according to the Irish Cancer...
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Farmers 'have a number of misunderstandings of UV sunlight risks'
Irish farmers have a three times higher cancer mortality than blue/white collar workers with UV sunlight skin cancer being a...
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'Starchitect' farmer builds skin cancer awareness
From a farming background, working in construction, ‘starchitect’ Patrick Bradley is well placed to front a skin cancer awareness campaign....
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It's time to get serious about 'man tan'
Farmers and others who work or spend a lot of time outdoors are being targeted in a new ‘man tan’...
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Farmers urged to 'not lose sight' of sun exposure risks
Covid-19 may be the dominating concern in workplaces this summer, but farmers and other outdoor workers are being urged to...
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Ag soc founder urges action on skin cancer symptoms
One of the founders of Trinity College’s agricultural society has spoken out about his personal experience of skin cancer and...
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Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
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23% of skin cancer deaths from outdoor and farming sectors
23% of skin cancer deaths in Ireland are from the construction, outdoor and farming industry, according to the Irish Cancer...
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Farmers warned about serious skin cancer risks
With those perfect summer conditions just around the corner, farmers have been warned that they have a high risk of...
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Farmers warned about risk of skin cancer, even on cool days
Some farmers around the country have been left red-faced this week. And it’s all to do with the ‘faux pas’...