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IFA rollout of health checks programme announced
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Initiative will provide farmers with a free health check worth €200, at livestock marts over the next six weeks.
2 October 2024 Health
Health: more funding is needed for breastfeeding specialists
While breastfeeding rates in Ireland remain low, support is growing. Mother-of-three Lianna Reidy says ‘reaching out’ to feeding specialists made all the difference, writes Margaret Hawkins.
27 September 2024 News
Free farmer health checks worth €200 on way with IFA programme
The free checks will be provided at 15 marts over a six-week period under the IFA programme.
IASIS appoints a new chair
IASIS provide training and education in the safe use of plant protection, animal health and pest control products.
25 September 2024 Dealer
Red Tractor outscores European farm assurance
An investigation into farm assurance schemes found a fairly limited range on offer in mainland Europe
25 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Dairy Management: prepping for winter, testing silage and vaccinations
Thomas Condon discusses some of the key management task that should be on dairy farmer’s minds this time of the year .
25 September 2024 Management
Young Stock Podcast: life as a newly qualified vet
Recently qualified vet Derry McCarthy chats to the Irish Farmers Journal live from Ploughing 2024.
23 September 2024 News
Cell count levels 'creeping' back up on farms
Cell count at farm level dropped from a peak of 272,000 cells/ml in 2009 to a low of 175,000 cells/ml in 2017.
18 September 2024 News
Practical tips to help loved ones cope with mental health struggles
When someone in your life is facing a tough time, what can you do to help? Dr Susan Brannick, clinical director of Aware shares her top 15 practical tips, writes Margaret Hawkins.
18 September 2024 Health
Government 'sold out' farmers in veterinary medicine bill - ICMSA
The bill was signed into law on Thursday 12 September which the ICMSA believe will increase costs for farmers but will not improve animal health.
16 September 2024 News
AgTech company Farmeye rebrands as Senus
The change comes after the expansion of the company into new sectors and the international market.
16 September 2024 News
Minister Noonan wants to make water testing free for private wells
The Green Party minister stated that the test fees of around €200 should be covered for private drinking water wells.
12 September 2024 News