Health
Noel Bardon on 23 Jul 2021
Eight farm safety projects to receive €1.8m in EIP funding
The projects successful in their application for funding under the farm health and safety EIP were announced.
Niall Hurson on 23 Jul 2021
Over 60% of male farmers overweight or obese - report
Half of farmers considered that they were ‘about the right weight’, but based on BMI calculations they were in fact classified as being overweight or obese.
Margaret Hawkins on 21 Jul 2021
Finger on the pulse for hands-on therapy
Catherine Dolan on cranial osteopathy and the hands-on therapy used to treat a variety of neuro-musculoskeletal issues.
Phelim O'Neill on 21 Jul 2021
No health risk from unprocessed red meat
The World Farmers Organisation (WFO) scientific council has found no convincing scientific evidence for assertions about the harmful effects of unprocessed red meat.
Colm McCarthy on 21 Jul 2021
Colm McCarthy: COVID-19 and our nearest neighbours
Next door to Boris Johnson’s Britain has not been the luckiest location these last few years.
Margaret Nolan on 19 Jul 2021
Money Mentor: statutory sick pay for small businesses and farm employees
Money Mentor Margaret Nolan discusses the new legislation to give all workers the right to paid sick leave.
Darren Carty on 17 Jul 2021
Heatwave management: preventing heat stroke and exhaustion in dogs
Dogs can quickly suffer from heat stroke, exhaustion and serious health issues if worked in current high temperatures.
Margaret Hawkins on 14 Jul 2021
Living with endometriosis
Margaret Hawkins talks to a mother of three living with endometriosis as well as consultant gynaecologist, Dr Ahmed Omar of Beacon Care Fertility about the condition.
Adam Woods on 14 Jul 2021
Farm Safety: make one change to your farm next week
Adam Woods takes a look at this week’s farm safety focus and urges farmers to keep safety to the top of the agenda, not just next week but every week.
Noel Bardon on 11 Jul 2021
Students’ safety sheets help children to map farm safety hazards
The project will seek to engage farmers and children in a dialogue on farm safety and improve children’s knowledge of safe farming practices.
Noel Bardon on 08 Jul 2021
Calls to increase State pension by over €10/week
A charitable organisation advocating for older people has called for increases to be made to the State pension, saying that the financial matters are the largest concern raised with the group.
Noel Bardon on 08 Jul 2021
New import rules announced for certain EU trees and tree products
Minister Hackett has announced new rules requiring importers to notify the Department of the importation of certain plants from the EU.
Margaret Hawkins on 07 Jul 2021
Caring for family with Prader Willi Syndrome
Prader Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder that is characterised by constant hunger, weak muscles and slow development. Margaret Hawkins talks to Michelle Meadows-Rousseau from Wexford whose son Henri (six) has PWS, about day-to-day management that involves administering growth hormone injections.
Adam Woods on 07 Jul 2021
Using your Beef HealthCheck results
Natascha Meunier, Beef HealthCheck programme manager with AHI, takes a look at using healthcheck reports and what farmers should look out for.
Niall Hurson on 06 Jul 2021
Red meat not associated with heart disease, cancer or early death - report
The study indicated that unprocessed red meat was not associated with an increased risk of mortality.
Contributor on 30 Jun 2021
Mental Health: Alcoholic parent, anxious child
Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional families (ACOA) is the reason behind most anxiety and depression that you’ve never heard of, Writes Psychotherapist Enda Murphy.
Colm McCarthy on 30 Jun 2021
Colm McCarthy: getting it right trumps getting it finished
The planning of once-off projects costing a billion euro is complicated and should not be driven by committees of people most of whom lack project management experience.
Darren Carty on 27 Jun 2021
Telling the age of sheep by their teeth
Sheep will set two permanent teeth each year from the age of one to four years of age.
Margaret Hawkins on 23 Jun 2021
Are you first-aid ready this summer?
Summer can be a time for fun and frolics but also occasional mishaps for children taking part in outdoor activities. What first aid knowledge should parents have?
Noel Bardon on 21 Jun 2021
Watch: how to stay sun smart while working outdoors
With field work in full swing and temperatures soaring, take the time to look at the steps advised by the SunSmart campaign to help lower the risk of developing skin cancer.