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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 8 December 2025

HSA farm health and wellbeing inspection campaign taking place this week

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'Mind our Men' – Macra's November theme

'Mind our Men' – Macra's November theme

NEWS 26 November 2025

Tractor road runs set to light up Wexford

Tractor road runs set to light up Wexford

DEALER 26 November 2025

Would ya be well? Or resilient?

Would ya be well? Or resilient?

Would ya be well? Or resilient?

NEWS 19 November 2025

Half of British farmers considering getting out, survey finds

Half of British farmers considering getting out, survey finds

Half of British farmers considering getting out, survey finds

NEWS 5 November 2025

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Farmer Writes: the social side of farming is important too

Farmer Writes: the social side of farming is important too

Garald Potterton outlines how the modern-day machinery workshop has replaced the forge as a social gathering spot for farmers.

FARMER WRITES 8 October 2025

Movember calls for €10m in funding for men’s health

Movember calls for €10m in funding for men’s health

The Movember Institute of Men’s Health reported that 40% of all male deaths in 2022 were premature.

NEWS 8 October 2025

Relationships will always be more precious than land

Relationships will always be more precious than land

Galway woman Mona O'Donoghue Concannon shares her story of supporting her husband through mental health difficulties and calls for women to talk about problems before letting them tear families apart.

NEWS 8 October 2025

Dear Miriam: Am I selfish for wanting a life beyond motherhood and the farm?

Dear Miriam: Am I selfish for wanting a life beyond motherhood and the farm?

Miriam urges a reader who is struggling to juggle the farm, family and work as a nurse to take time to herself which rather than selfish is essential to maintain her mental and physical health.

ASK MIRIAM 8 October 2025

Macra and mental health – the 'Ewe Go' campaign

Macra and mental health – the 'Ewe Go' campaign

Throughout the month of October, Macra's Rural Youth subcommittee are promoting positive mental health and encouraging all clubs to get involved.

NEWS 8 October 2025

Six nominations for the prestigious the Irish Journalism Awards

Six nominations for the prestigious the Irish Journalism Awards

From best front cover to best campaign, the Irish Farmers Journal is shortlisted in five categories.

VIEWPOINTS 8 October 2025

Macra members put wellbeing at the heart of rural communities

Macra members put wellbeing at the heart of rural communities

Macra members are playing an important role in supporting mental health and wellbeing initiatives for farming communities in Mayo and Donegal this autumn.

NEWS 8 October 2025

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Udder Vital Bolus to support vitality and resilience

Udder Vital Bolus can be used for animals with somatic cell count problems and during the transition period.

Udder Vital Bolus to support vitality and resilience

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