Mental health

Struggling for a good night’s sleep

Co Down farmer Derek Robinson often struggles to sleep through the night.

FARMER WRITES 4 February 2026

Struggling for a good night’s sleep

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Finding peace after trauma: 'how horses helped me heal

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Farmer’s Yards – a remedy to combat social isolation

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Merging suckler breeding with social farming in Co Clare

Merging suckler breeding with social farming in Co Clare

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Remembering what I learned in 2025

Remembering what I learned in 2025

A lot of issues repeat themselves many years later, writes Derek Robinson.

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Pedalling with purpose as Louth man takes on Mizen to Malin

Pedalling with purpose as Louth man takes on Mizen to Malin

For Louth man John Carroll, cycling the length of Ireland became more than a challenge, as he used the journey to raise funds for causes that matter to him.

L2 19 November 2025

'We are there to listen over Christmas period' - Make the Moove

'We are there to listen over Christmas period' - Make the Moove

Past president of Macra Elaine Hoolihan is one of the volunteers manning the Make the Moove helpline over the Christmas period.

L2 19 November 2025

HSA farm health and wellbeing inspection campaign taking place this week

HSA farm health and wellbeing inspection campaign taking place this week

The HSA said health and wellbeing are critical factors in reducing serious injuries and fatalities on farms.

NEWS 19 November 2025

'Mind our Men' – Macra's November theme

'Mind our Men' – Macra's November theme

This year, Macra’s Rural Youth subcommittee have once again adopted a calendar approach to raise awareness of key issues affecting rural youth, challenge and celebrate the membership.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Tractor road runs set to light up Wexford

Tractor road runs set to light up Wexford

Anyone wanting to light up their tractor, lorry or car, will have two opportunities to help good causes in Wexford over the next two weekends.

DEALER 19 November 2025

Would ya be well? Or resilient?

Would ya be well? Or resilient?

The Dealer was struck by the irony of two texts from Tirlán in recent days.

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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