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Farm safety
New farm safety initiative rolled out in classrooms
James Hanly
AgriKids and Irish Rural Link have launched two pilot school events, in Clontibret National School, Co Monaghan and Kilmihil National School Co Clare to showcase their new education resource.
6 November 2024 Farm safety
Farm safety first workshop roadshow for TY students launches
The project, run by Agri Aware, aims to educate students on the challenges and dangers of farming by promoting safe farm practices and providing guidance on how to stay safe on farms.
30 October 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: a much needed milk price boost
It was looking like it was going to be a very long winter for us when we had to start feeding strong in early September.
Deadline to apply for National Farm Safety Measure extended
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Martin Heydon announced the measure for expressions of interest and for submitting applications for payment under the scheme.
30 October 2024 News
Free-to-attend farm safety roadshow kicking off next week
The roadshow will travel to counties Kerry, Wicklow, Cork, Kildare, Galway and Mayo over November.
29 October 2024 News
'Sowing Wellbeing in Every Field' campaign launched
The ‘Sowing Wellbeing in Every Field’ campaign aims to raise awareness on health and safety among the farming community.
21 October 2024 News
Less than two weeks left to apply for farm safety grant
The measure covers 60% of the eligible cost of power take off shaft covers up to a maximum cost of €100 per PTO shaft cover.
18 October 2024 Schemes
Careers: Aid Avengers providing care within community
Fifth-year students from a rural area in Co Cork, are providing people in their community with the basic skills needed to save lives, writes Sarah McIntosh.
16 October 2024 Education
Sheep Management: SIS records, FYM management and PTO covers
There are a significant number of administrative and on-farm inspections taking place at present, so it is a good time to ensure paperwork is up to date.
16 October 2024 Management
Sticking to spec for TAMS crushes
With mobile cattle handling amongst the more popular items under TAMS III, Martin Merrick looks at what spec yours needs to be to qualify.
16 October 2024 Buildings
TAMS III tranche 3 approvals steaming ahead
With just over ¾ of tranche 3 applications now issued, the Department should now be soon moving on to tranche 4 applications.
16 October 2024 Schemes
Free farmer health checks worth €200 on way with IFA programme
The free checks will be provided at 15 marts over a six-week period under the IFA programme.
27 September 2024 News