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Farm inspection rates 'far below' level required - EPA
Rachel Donovan
Over 4,500 farms are due to be inspected by county councils in 2025, up from 3,346 in 2024.
27 November 2024 Health
'Choose the contraception method that’s right for you'
With so many birth control options available, doing your research and choosing the method that best suits your needs is important, writes Margaret Hawkins.
27 November 2024 Dealer
Rollins is Trump's ag pick
The new agriculture secretary will need all her Texan toughness to deal with trade wars and pesticide restrictions
It’s time to drop the ad-lib diet
Derek Robinson has been told he needs to cut down on the amount of sugary foods in his diet.
27 November 2024 Farmer Writes
Macra calls for rural mental health supports from next government
The rural youth organisation is reiterating the call from its pre-budget submission for its general election manifesto before voters go to the polls on Friday 29 November.
26 November 2024 News
Spotlight on processed food in US
The incoming US health secretary is known for his alternative views including hostility to processed foods.
24 November 2024 News
Keep asthma at bay and breathe easy this winter
Expert tips on how to maintain the common lung condition during the cold months, writes Margaret Hawkins.
20 November 2024 Health
CF Pharma CEO Clare Hughes up for young entrepreneur award
CF Pharma is a Kilkenny pharmaceutical lab which develops and manufactures veterinary medical devices and nutraceuticals.
20 November 2024 News
Irish universities in final stage of 'Great Agri-Food Debate'
Climate targets and meat consumption will be among the key topics at the event on Thursday 28 November at South East Technological University Waterford.
19 November 2024 News
Health: ‘It’s vital that women get perinatal help if they need it’
Specialist teams are in place in all maternity hospitals to help pregnant women and new mothers cope with mental health issues, writes Margaret Hawkins.
13 November 2024 Health
Up to 80% of beef herds in northwest had liver fluke this year - AHI
This is according to data from Animal Health Ireland, based on the 23,700 herds that have been recorded as part of its beef health check programme in 2024 to date.
8 November 2024 News
Editorial: the altruistic act of organ donation
In any given year, there are approximately 600 people on the national organ transplant list, writes Ciara Leahy.
6 November 2024 Editorial