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New farmer wellbeing programme from Kerry Dairy Ireland

KDI is the first Irish dairy processor to extend a full employee assistance programme to its milk suppliers and their families.

NEWS 13 March 2026

New farmer wellbeing programme from Kerry Dairy Ireland

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Open call for farm safety projects

Open call for farm safety projects

NEWS 4 March 2026

Struggling for a good night’s sleep

Struggling for a good night’s sleep

FARMER WRITES 4 February 2026

Dear Miriam: my angry wife’s constant bad form is destroying our marriage

Dear Miriam: my angry wife’s constant bad form is destroying our marriage

Dear Miriam: my angry wife’s constant bad form is destroying our marriage

ASK MIRIAM 21 January 2026

Finding peace after trauma: 'how horses helped me heal

Finding peace after trauma: 'how horses helped me heal"

Finding peace after trauma: 'how horses helped me heal"

FEATURES 21 January 2026

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Farmer’s Yards – a remedy to combat social isolation

Farmer’s Yards – a remedy to combat social isolation

A social initiative for older farmers developed by researchers in Galway remains unavailable around the country, despite a successful pilot project that has been adopted by the US ag sector.

FEATURES 26 November 2025

Merging suckler breeding with social farming in Co Clare

Merging suckler breeding with social farming in Co Clare

This week Nevan McKiernan spoke to Michael Callinan, who integrates his social farming initiative with a top-class suckler herd in Co Clare.

BREEDING & HEALTH 26 November 2025

Remembering what I learned in 2025

Remembering what I learned in 2025

A lot of issues repeat themselves many years later, writes Derek Robinson.

NEWS 26 November 2025

Pedalling with purpose as Louth man takes on Mizen to Malin

Pedalling with purpose as Louth man takes on Mizen to Malin

For Louth man John Carroll, cycling the length of Ireland became more than a challenge, as he used the journey to raise funds for causes that matter to him.

L2 26 November 2025

'We are there to listen over Christmas period' - Make the Moove

'We are there to listen over Christmas period' - Make the Moove

Past president of Macra Elaine Hoolihan is one of the volunteers manning the Make the Moove helpline over the Christmas period.

L2 26 November 2025

HSA farm health and wellbeing inspection campaign taking place this week

HSA farm health and wellbeing inspection campaign taking place this week

The HSA said health and wellbeing are critical factors in reducing serious injuries and fatalities on farms.

NEWS 26 November 2025

'Mind our Men' – Macra's November theme

'Mind our Men' – Macra's November theme

This year, Macra’s Rural Youth subcommittee have once again adopted a calendar approach to raise awareness of key issues affecting rural youth, challenge and celebrate the membership.

NEWS 26 November 2025

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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