Rural Life
Unwavering love of farming shaped Portarlington man's life
A Portarlington man with an unwavering love for farming that shaped his life was remembered at a function last night...
Irish Cancer Society
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...
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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
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
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...
Rural Life
'Without the farm I don't know what I'd have done' - cancer survivor
One young farmer from Co. Offaly has highlighted the comfort she found from working with her animals during her fight...
Rural Life
'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...
Rural Life
Pink bales return: Dairygold links up with Irish Cancer Society once more
The pink bales that have become a regular feature in parts of the Irish rural landscape in recent years are...
Rural Life
Revving rural tractor and truck rally goes 'virtual' this year
A well-known tractor run which had been looking forward to its 18th tractor and truck ‘tour de force’ this year...
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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...
Rural Life
Dairygold 'Wrap It Pink' raises €21,000 for Irish Cancer Society
The fifth year of Dairygold’s partnership with the Irish Cancer Society through its Wrap It Pink campaign has seen €21,000...
Rural Life
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...
Rural Life
Farmers urged to get 'SunSmart' to help keep skin cancer at bay
Two Tipperary farmers and their entourage layered on the sun screen this week to raise awareness of the Irish Cancer...
Dairy
Dairygold backs Irish Cancer Society as 'pink partner'
Dairygold Co-operative, together with seven other Irish companies, have joined forces with the Irish Cancer Society as official ‘Pink Partners’...
Rural Life
'Farmers must wear sunscreen - even on cloudy days'
The sunny bank holiday weekend brought the importance of wearing sunscreen into focus with the Irish Cancer Society highlighting that...
Rural Life
'Wrap It Pink' campaign raises €17,500 for the Irish Cancer Society in 2017
A total of €17,500 has been raised for the Irish Cancer Society through Dairygold’s ‘Wrap it Pink’ campaign. Supported by...
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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...
Rural Life
Queen of the Land to 'muck in' for charity before passing on her prestigious crown
Macra na Feirme’s Queen of the Land, Karen Elliffe, is set to swap her designer wellies for a pair of...
Rural Life
Farmers across Ireland 'Wrap It Pink' in support of Irish Cancer Society
For the third year running, Dairygold has launched its ‘Wrap It Pink’ campaign for 2017, in association with the Irish...
Rural Life
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...
Grass
Dairygold's Wrap It Pink campaign is back for 2016
Dairygold has launched its Wrap It Pink campaign for 2016, in association with the Irish Cancer Society, which last summer saw...