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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

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.

15 November 2024 NEWS

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
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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
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Macra's rally celebrates 80 years

Attendance at our jam-packed annual conference shows thriving organisation, writes Elaine Houlihan.

6 November 2024 NEWS
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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