Rural Life
Macra mental health service 'inundated with calls'
A mental health initiative run by Macra has been “inundated” with calls from young farmers who are seeking support. That...
wellbeing
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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...
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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...
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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....
Rural Life
Open call launched for farm safety, health and wellbeing projects
An open call has been launched today (Wednesday, July 3) by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM),...
Rural Life
Conference examines impact of stress on farmers' wellbeing
Researchers found that frequent stress does not automatically result in poor wellbeing for farmers, a conference in Dublin has heard....
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New book teaches children about animals and wellbeing
A new children’s book involving farm animals has been released today (Thursday, March 28). Entitled ‘The Little Lamb Who Led’, it...
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'Taking control in farming is about nurturing' - MHI
Taking control in farming is about nurturing animals and the land, and also nurturing yourself and those around you, according...
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UK farm attracts visitors with 'cow cuddling' experience
The sight of someone snuggled up to a cow is probably not something that the majority of farmers are used...
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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...
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Pilot project at Mountbellew Mart to promote social inclusion
Over the next two months a pilot initiative at Mountbellew Livestock Mart, Co. Galway called ‘Farmer’s Yards’ aims to support...
Agri-Business
New rollout for farmers' health and well-being programme
Lauding what he described as the “brilliant” FarmConnect health and well-being programme, Waterford-based Liam Brazil is urging farmers to sign...
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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....
Horticulture
Festina Lente gets grant for horticulture study
Festina Lente, a Bray, Co. Wicklow equestrian-based charity was recently awarded €10,000 for a feasibility study into the development of...
Farm Safety
HSA launches campaign with focus on farmer health and wellbeing
A nationwide week-long farm inspection campaign focused on farmer health and wellbeing has been launched by the Health and Safety...
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Farmers urged to get involved in new wellbeing programme
Farmers are being urged to take part in a new programme which is aimed at providing them with “tools to...
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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...
Agri-Business
HSA launches health and well-being resources for farmers
Two new resources have been launched today (Tuesday, July 5) aiming to improve physical and mental health among farmers. The...
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On Feírm Ground: New farmer health and wellbeing initiative launched
A new initiative focusing on farmer health and wellbeing – entitled On Feírm Ground – was launched this morning (Monday, October...
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Tackling mental health: 'Don't try to carry the load on your own'
It has been a really difficult year for farmers and they’ve been urged to look after their mental health. Speaking...
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Wexford farm Teagasc event to address key farming issues
“Take a night or two off, meet people, find a hobby, and if something is bothering you, chat to someone.” That...