Agri-Business
Cork open farm needs to be 'taken to new level'
The owner of the popular Rumley’s Open Farm just outside Cork city has put the facility up for sale due...
Health
Agri Politics
Health groups demand urgent shift in EU food systems
Health groups representing millions of patients, doctors and nutritionists across the continent have written an open letter to EU leaders, including Agriculture...
Sponsored
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
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...
Rural Life
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
Series of webinars to focus on farming health and safety
Industry experts will share their insights during a series of farming health and safety webinars which begin this week. The...
Agri-Business
Emergency order to stop use of harmful pesticide in US
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an emergency order banning the use of a pesticide which poses serious...
Rural Life
Irish researchers create on-the-spot water testing device
A new, portable technology for on-the-spot testing of water to detect one of the most dangerous types of E.coli bacteria...
Rural Life
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...
Sponsored
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...
Rural Life
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...
Rural Life
ATU awarded €1.4m for project to address rural health disparities
In an effort to address health disparities in rural communities, WiSAR Lab at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has been awarded...
N.Ireland
Ex-Irish rugby player raising heart health awareness for farmers
Former Ireland and Ulster rugby prop forward, Simon Best, has partnered with British Heart Foundation (BHF) Northern Ireland (NI) to...
Agri-Business
'Nutritious food is key for a sustainable life' - minister
The availability of enough safe and nutritious food is “key” for a sustainable life, Minister of State at the Department...
Dairy
Health is the new fertility for national dairy herd
The fertility issue within the national dairy herd seems soon to be resolved and it is time for farmers to...
Rural Life
Fit Farmers' finale showcases 'outstanding' results
Farmers from Glenamaddy and its hinterland celebrated significant health gains at the recent ‘Fit Farmers’ finale held in Glenamaddy Community...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Veterinary
HSE warns vets about outbreak of diptheria-like disease
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has notified the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) of an outbreak of Corynebacterium ulcerans which...
Agri-Business
Tipperary farm turns cows' milk into liquid-whey drinks
Whey drinks and soft cheeses from Tullahay Farm in South Tipperary feature on the menu in some of the country’s...
Rural Life
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....
Environment
Studies show restoring habitats can prevent disease spread
Preserving and restoring natural habitats could prevent pathogens that originate in wildlife from spilling over into domesticated animals and humans,...