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€777,000 allocated to fund social farming projects
James Hanly
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
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.
30 October 2024 Features
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.
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
New initiative focusing on farmer health and wellbeing in Inishowen
The free programme - Fit4FarmLife - is being rolled out in Inishowen, Co Donegal, this month.
15 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.
14 October 2024 News
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