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Last-minute housing prep ahead of calving

Ahead of the busy calving period, there are some final quick checks that can be done to allow for smooth sailing this spring.

11 January 2025 BUILDINGS

Learn how to take back control of your pain

Research shows up to one in three Irish people suffer with chronic pain, yet there is a major shortage of services outside Dublin, writes Margaret Hawkins.

8 January 2025
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Dairy dispersal is a stark warning

When someone leaves a profession they love and are good at, with no health or financial issues, there are questions to be answered.

8 January 2025 DEALER

Twelve people died in farming incidents in 2024

Agriculture accounted for the highest number of work-related fatalities in 2024 despite having a mere 4% share in the workforce.

8 January 2025 NEWS

Seán Brady appointed interim CEO of Animal Health Ireland

Brady has held a variety of leadership positions in the dairy and tillage industries.

7 January 2025 NEWS

Teagasc reschedules Cork CalfCare events

Some of the on-farm events, also being organised by Animal Health Ireland (AHI), have been rescheduled to later this month, while others will not go ahead.

7 January 2025 NEWS

Keep toxic behaviour at bay in the workplace

Dreading going to work each morning? Toxic workplaces can affect your mental health, so it’s important to set, and maintain, boundaries, writes Margaret Hawkins.

1 January 2025
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50 Irish farmers contribute to new book on farming for nature

Irish farmers and research scientists have joined forces for a new book, The Farming For Nature Handbook, which combines scientific research with local knowledge from 50 farmers.

26 December 2024 NEWS

Peace on Earth, and around the dinner table

It can be hard to stay upbeat in moments of chaos and tension. Here are some expert tips on navigating disagreements at Christmas time, writes Rosalind Skillen.

25 December 2024
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