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'Sowing Wellbeing in Every Field' campaign launched
James Hanly
The ‘Sowing Wellbeing in Every Field’ campaign aims to raise awareness on health and safety among the farming community.
15 October 2024 News
New initiative focusing on farmer health and wellbeing in Inishowen
The free programme - Fit4FarmLife - is being rolled out in Inishowen, Co Donegal, this month.
14 October 2024 News
Five farmer wellbeing events to take place around the country
The events - being held in Kildare, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick and Meath - are tailored to farmers and members of farm families.
Farms must diversify to survive
Teresa Roche is working on the ground to support issues affecting farm families through advocating for policy changes and promoting the importance of appreciating Irish produce, writes Sarah McIntosh.
9 October 2024 Features
Ask Miriam: 'I will never let her inside my door again'
A bitter fallout between sisters over claims one has been stealing from the other for 40 years is the issue facing Miriam this week.
9 October 2024 Ask Miriam
‘There is light at the end of the tunnel’
Sheep shearer and farmer, George Graham is encouraging people to take the first step and get mental health support - he shares his experience of the struggle he faced, writes Sarah McIntosh.
25 September 2024 Features
Farmers can start sowing the seeds of resilience
Heading into the winter, it's vital farmers develop extra resilience to support their wellbeing and cope with the day-to-day challenges, writes Deirdre Verney.
25 September 2024 Features
In pictures: Break the Cycle at the Ploughing
The Break the Cycle campaign raised over €15,000 for mental health support at the National Ploughing Championships attracting many famous faces, writes Sarah McIntosh.
25 September 2024 Features
‘Focus on what you can control – and become empowered’
Irish Country Living’s Women & Agriculture Conference is back. Health and performance coach Gerry Hussey will be speaking about building an empowering mindset, and more, writes Sarah McIntosh
25 September 2024 Features
Elder mental health at risk from social disconnection
As more and more pubs close in rural Ireland, the loss of social connection is having a huge impact on mental health, particularly the elderly, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
25 September 2024 Features
Farming isn't 'some sort of hobby' - Taoiseach
An Taoiseach Simon Harris said on day three of the Ploughing that farming is the backbone of the Irish economy.
19 September 2024 News
A ‘notable increase’ in rural youths needing mental health supports
With the decline in mental health seen amongst young people living in rural Ireland, it is important to know where to turn to if you need support, writes Sarah McIntosh.
18 September 2024 Features