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Practical tips to help loved ones cope with mental health struggles
Margaret Hawkins
When someone in your life is facing a tough time, what can you do to help? Dr Susan Brannick, clinical director of Aware shares her top 15 practical tips, writes Margaret Hawkins.
18 September 2024 News
Cell count levels 'creeping' back up on farms
Cell count at farm level dropped from a peak of 272,000 cells/ml in 2009 to a low of 175,000 cells/ml in 2017.
16 September 2024 News
Government 'sold out' farmers in veterinary medicine bill - ICMSA
The bill was signed into law on Thursday 12 September which the ICMSA believe will increase costs for farmers but will not improve animal health.
AgTech company Farmeye rebrands as Senus
The change comes after the expansion of the company into new sectors and the international market.
16 September 2024 News
Minister Noonan wants to make water testing free for private wells
The Green Party minister stated that the test fees of around €200 should be covered for private drinking water wells.
12 September 2024 News
One in four farmers need to move more
Farmers are also less likely to walk for recreation (56%) than non-farmers (70%), a new survey has found.
11 September 2024 News
Break the Cycle: why farmers are more at risk of burnout
One in four farmers in Ireland face burnout, we ask the experts how it happens and what to do about it, writes Margaret Hawkins.
11 September 2024 Health
87% of farmers concerned about their wellbeing
The figures came from an FRS Farm Services survey completed by 481 farmers between 28 August and 6 September.
11 September 2024 News
Farmers' opinions on animal health needed for European study
The BioSecure project, funded by the European Commission, is inviting farmers and vets in the cattle, poultry, goat and sheep sectors to take part in a survey on biosecurity and disease.
10 September 2024 News
Farmers urged to seek immediate help after accidents or illness
Emergency response charity was speaking ahead of the National Ploughing Championships, which take place in Ratheniska, Co Laois, from 17 to 19 September.
10 September 2024 News
Tour de Tirlán bids to raise €75,000 for charity
The one-day annual event - Tour de Tirlán - will lead cyclists across the co-operative on one of four distances: 45km, 95km, 136km and 201km.
5 September 2024 News
South Koreans seeking Irish grass-fed beef for health boost
The online survey of 1,000 Korean beef consumers was commissioned by Bord Bia to better understand their preferences and purchasing habits.
5 September 2024 News