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Spotlight on farm planning in Carnew
The Dealer
An excellent line up of speakers are confirmed on two very important subjects - family planning /inheritance and family health and wellbeing.
26 November 2024 News
Macra calls for rural mental health supports from next government
The rural youth organisation is reiterating the call from its pre-budget submission for its general election manifesto before voters go to the polls on Friday 29 November.
15 November 2024 News
HSA inspection campaign to focus on farmer health and wellbeing
HSA inspectors will be identifying and discussing the health risks associated with farming during this campaign and will be promoting the guidance and resources available.
Succession, rural housing and mental health key election priorities for Macra
Ahead of the upcoming general election, Macra president Elaine Houlihan outlined the important issues for young people in rural Ireland.
14 November 2024 News
Health: ‘It’s vital that women get perinatal help if they need it’
Specialist teams are in place in all maternity hospitals to help pregnant women and new mothers cope with mental health issues, writes Margaret Hawkins.
13 November 2024 Health
Desperate Farmwife: ‘what is it about 40 which makes one feel so confident?'
Who knew turning 40 would bring such clarity of mind and confidence? Certainly not our Desperate Farmwife.
6 November 2024 Features
Macra's rally celebrates 80 years
Attendance at our jam-packed annual conference shows thriving organisation, writes Elaine Houlihan.
6 November 2024 News
More services needed to help farmers’ wellbeing, says next commissioner
A question on supports for farmers’ mental and physical health at Commissioner-designate Christophe Hansen’s confirmation hearing provoked a candid and emotional response.
6 November 2024 News
€777,000 allocated to fund social farming projects
Minister Charlie McConalogue made the announcement which will benefit four social farming model projects around the country and the National Social Farming Network.
5 November 2024 News
Rural Affairs: helping survivors escape 'mental prison' of abuse
Sharing her survival story of childhood sexual abuse, mother of two and grandmother of five, Ann Moore is hoping to create a sisterhood of support for fellow victims, she tells Jacqueline Hogge.
30 October 2024 Features
Rural Affairs: nationwide events will focus on farming families’ mental health
Farmers and their households are encouraged to attend activities as part of the Social Farming Ireland initiative, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
23 October 2024 Features
'Sowing Wellbeing in Every Field' campaign launched
The ‘Sowing Wellbeing in Every Field’ campaign aims to raise awareness on health and safety among the farming community.
21 October 2024 News