Health
Declan Marren on 16 Jan 2021
Thrive: preparing for calf arrival
The Thrive programme farms are already busy planning for the arrival of this year’s batch of calves.
Contributor on 13 Jan 2021
Out with the old, in with the new
Letting go of the uncertainty we experienced in 2020 is one way to embrace the new year in a healthy way, writes Catherine Callaghan.
Margaret Hawkins on 13 Jan 2021
Giving the gift of life
Dr Catherine Motherway explains organ donation to Margaret Hawkins, and how one person’s decision to donate their organs can save up to five lives
The Dealer on 13 Jan 2021
Fit farming families
Agriculture was once entwined with television dramas and this helped the general public to understand the industry.
Contributor on 06 Jan 2021
Agony Uncle: ‘Still a little worrier and always has been’
Psychotherapist Enda Murphy answers a query from a reader whose eight year old son is feeling anxious and refusing to go to school
Contributor on 06 Jan 2021
The hidden dangers of farm chemicals
Each year an average of 20 people, including parents, teenagers and toddlers die on Irish farms. But what about the accidents and serious injuries which never make the statistics.
Contributor on 06 Jan 2021
2021: a year for hope
Hope is something we can and should carry with us for a successful 2021, writes Dr Mark Rowe
Derek Robinson on 06 Jan 2021
Fluke delivers a Christmas fright
A heavy fluke infestation in a group of ewe lambs left Derek Robinson wondering if all the sheep would survive
Peter McCann on 06 Jan 2021
Online medicine record proposed for Red Tractor
The proposals, which are due to come into effect from November 2021, are for both the dairy scheme and the beef and lamb scheme.
Katie Barragry on 06 Jan 2021
Working from home? Check out these Irish athleisure clothing brands
With another Level 5 lockdown on our hands, this new year is looking quite different to the usual month of January – luckily, we can still get out for some exercise. Katie Barragry writes
Barry Cassidy on 04 Jan 2021
Farmers asked to play their part as COVID-19 cases surge
IFA president Tim Cullinan has asked that farmers review their protocols for interacting with service providers.
Caitríona Morrissey on 03 Jan 2021
Watch: how to do CPR and use a defibrillator in a farm emergency
Knowing how to use a defibrillator and deliver CPR to someone could save their life.
Katie Barragry on 03 Jan 2021
Farmers that will get you fit in the new year
While new year celebrations were different to those gone by, many people will still be jumping on the health and fitness bandwagon as resolution season kicks in.
Margaret Hawkins on 30 Dec 2020
Having to dress for one limb – lymphoedema
Margaret Hawkins talks to manual lymph drainage (MLD) therapist and registered oncology nurse Sasha Roche Kelly about Lymphoedema and what treatment involves.
Katherine O'Leary on 30 Dec 2020
Katherine's Country: good riddance to a frightful year
When something goes wrong, try not to overthink it and allow your support network to help you. It’s ok to talk about it, writes Katherine O’Leary
on 30 Dec 2020
Plans for the new year from the Rural Youth Committee
Following a very successful 2020, the Rural Youth Committee has some big plans in place for 2021, with a strong focus on health.
on 30 Dec 2020
My depression: am I cured? No, but I know how to manage now
Farmers Journal sub editor, Brian Murphy explains the emotions he experienced before his diagnosis with depression. He wants readers to recognise the signs and reach out.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 29 Dec 2020
86% of farmers overweight – Croí
Farmers are being urged to get active and mind their heart health to help prevent heart disease and strokes.
Katie Barragry on 28 Dec 2020
Kilkenny students win National Garda Youth Award 2020
Laura Delaney and Holly Farrell from Ballyragget, Kilkenny, have received the National Garda Youth Award in the group category for 2020.
Contributor on 22 Dec 2020
Merry Christmas from Macra na Feirme president Thomas Duffy
Macra na Feirme president Thomas Duffy reflects on the lessons learned from 2020 and looks ahead to 2021