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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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Kate Durrant: ‘even the dog is turning his nose up at leftovers’

High days and holidays are wonderful, but for us it’s all about the quiet time, writes Kate Durrant.

25 December 2024
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Life Focus: the 'farmers helping farmers' by listening

Farmers are on hand to provide a listening ear to other farmers experiencing issues with topics ranging from marriage breakup to succession through Life Focus.

21 December 2024 NEWS

Make the Moove support line to operate throughout Christmas

Make the Moove relies heavily on the generosity of donors to maintain its services, including its support line, counselling and mental health awareness programmes.

20 December 2024 NEWS
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'There is real logic in relation to supporting contractors' - McConalogue

At this year’s FCI conference, contractors looked at challenges surrounding protected urea, potential business opportunities, the safe use of rail crossings and the importance of good mental health.

11 December 2024 NEWS

Spotlight on farm planning and mental health in Carnew Mart

The information evening is being chaired by IFA deputy president Alice Doyle and includes specialist speakers on inheritance, succession, family health and wellbeing.

2 December 2024 NEWS
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Spotlight on farm planning in Carnew

An excellent line up of speakers are confirmed on two very important subjects - family planning /inheritance and family health and wellbeing.

27 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.

26 November 2024 NEWS