Rural Life
'Raised by the Village experience made me want to be a farmer'
Taking part in a new series of the RTÉ programme Raised by the Village left one child saying it has made...
Children
Opinion
Stay safe this weekend
This weekend will be the busiest so far on Irish farms and rural roads in 2018. Over the past couple...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Rural Life
'We must ensure that children are aware of the potential dangers on farms'
Today, Friday, marks the final day of the Farm Safety Week initiative, with today’s key theme focusing on the safety...
Rural Life
'Behind every farm accident statistic is an unbearable tragedy'
Behind every farm accident statistic is an unbearable tragedy for a family, according to a Health and Safety Training Provider,...
Rural Life
10 safety tips to ensure children stay safe on your farm this winter
Rural families were today warned about the heightened risk on farms due to poor visibility and hazardous weather conditions over...
Rural Life
Mixed farms see the most farming fatalities - HSA
Mixed farms are the most dangerous for farm fatalities in Ireland, according to figures from the Health and Safety Authority...
Agri Politics
Parents in Italy could be jailed for enforcing vegan diets on children
Parents in Italy who subject their child to a vegan diet could face anywhere between one to six years imprisonment...
Other
Farm Safety Week: Farming is not child's play
Today marks the final day of Farm Safety Week 2016 supported by the Farm Safety Foundation, Farm Safety Partnerships, the...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
National Ploughing Championships
How to prevent losing your child at the Ploughing
‘A child has been found’ is all too often heard over the public announcements at the Ploughing as invariably a...