Rural Life
As Met Éireann forecasts sunny weather for the May Bank Holiday weekend, farmers are being urged to be "sun smart".
55% of farmers only apply sunscreen once per day, according to new research findings by the University of Galway.
It is important for farmers to remember that even on cloudy days, sun protection remains "critical", according to the HSA....
With higher temperatures and sunnier days ahead, Irish farmers are being urged to protect themselves from the sun.
Following the issuing of Status Yellow high temperature warning by Met Éireann, the HSE is reminding farmers to protect their skin.
Farmers and other outdoor workers are being reminded to be sun smart as we approach the warmer months and the country starts to heat up.
Farmers, as workers who spend the majority of their time outdoors, are particularly at risk of skin...
As the summer sunshine continues, so too does Dairygold’s SunSmart farming campaign which encourages farmers to practice sun protection.
23% of skin cancer deaths in Ireland are from the construction, outdoor and farming industry, according to the Irish Cancer Society.
In light of the current soaring temperatures, outdoor workers have been urged to heed warnings on the risks of sun exposure by the HSA.
In light of the sizzling sunshine beaming down across the country, Kilkenny hurling legend of agricultural stock, Eddie Brennan, spoke to AgriLand about the importance of farmers protecting themselves from the sun's harmful rays.
Farmers throughout the country are left red-faced this week after a short spell of sunny weather, due to not wearing sunscreen.
