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New farming magazine launched for young readers

Rural Life

8 months ago

New farming magazine launched for young readers

AG MAG, a fun and fact-filled magazine aimed at young Irish farmers and their families, was launched on July 1.

HSA: 12 children died in work-related accidents on farms since 2015

Farm Safety

9 months ago

HSA: 12 children died in work-related accidents on farms since 2015

In the last five years, almost two-thirds of all farm deaths involved children under 18, according to the HSA Farm Safety Action Plan.

Mayo TV company produces series on curious farm dog

Rural Life

11 months ago

Mayo TV company produces series on curious farm dog

Mayo television company GMarch TV has produced a new series featuring a farm dog for RTÉjr aimed at teaching viewers about nature.

Keeping children safe on the farm | Farm Safe Farm Well Series

Video

8 months ago

Keeping children safe on the farm | Farm Safe Farm Well Series

In the first instalment of Agriland Media's new series, Farm Safe, Farm Well, we discuss...

HSENI launches annual farm safety calendar for children

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

HSENI launches annual farm safety calendar for children

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has launched its annual calendar aiming to promote farm safety to children.

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Child safety wristband initiative to return at the Ploughing

The child safety wristband initiative will be an important feature again at this year's National Ploughing Championships.

Child safety wristband initiative to return at the Ploughing

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Donegal family's open farm thrives after TB outbreak

Testing times saw a Donegal family make the leap from a commercial enterprise to an open farm in response to bovine tube...

Donegal family's open farm thrives after TB outbreak

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Advice needed to support farmers' safety - expert

The need for practical tips and advice that support farmers' safety and wellbeing, backed by the sector and policy, was highlighted...

Advice needed to support farmers' safety - expert

Breaking News

almost 2 years ago

Should young children eat meat and dairy?

A leading nutritionist has confirmed that animal products such as beef, lamb and dairy, can feature in meals made available to young.....

Should young children eat meat and dairy?

Rural Life

about 2 years ago

Sligo teen with a passion for farming has portrait done

A 13-year-old with a passion for farming is one of 18 Sligo children featured in a newly-commissioned series of portrait works entitled 'The.

Sligo teen with a passion for farming has portrait done

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

Advice: Staying safe on farm this Christmas

So, Christmas 2023 is with us at last. The holiday period is always a busy time on farms. For one thing, there tends to be more people around

Advice: Staying safe on farm this Christmas

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

Recommended dairy servings for children cost 65c/day - survey

The recommended three servings a day of dairy for children cost an average of 65c, according to a new back-to-school survey.

Recommended dairy servings for children cost 65c/day - survey

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

Children in rural areas have better immune systems - study

Children raised in rural environments have better regulated immune systems than children living in urban environments, a new study has found.

Children in rural areas have better immune systems - study

Opinion

almost 3 years ago

Opinion: Make safety a priority over the holidays

With the field work season about to start in earnest, every farmer and contractor must make safety a priority.

Opinion: Make safety a priority over the holidays

Rural Life

over 3 years ago

Take steps to prioritise a safe Christmas on the farm

With Christmas upon us and harsh conditions having already hit, it's vital to take steps to prioritise farm safety, health and wellbeing.

Take steps to prioritise a safe Christmas on the farm

Agri-Business

over 3 years ago

700 kids attend farm safety day at Carnew Mart

Approximately 700 children attended a special farm safety day organised by Carnew Mart, AgriKids and the IFA recently.

700 kids attend farm safety day at Carnew Mart

Rural Life

about 4 years ago

Family farm inspires teacher to write book series

A special education teacher has written a book series inspired by her family farm, to enable and encourage reluctant readers and those...

Family farm inspires teacher to write book series

Rural Life

over 4 years ago

Think 'safety first' as children spend holidays on farms

With children set to spend more time on farms for the Christmas holidays, now is the time to talk to them about safety around the farmyard.

Think 'safety first' as children spend holidays on farms

Rural Life

over 4 years ago

'Children seeking help for their families on food poverty'

A former Garda who works to tackle food poverty in the midlands has been contacted by a number of children.

'Children seeking help for their families on food poverty'

Opinion

over 4 years ago

The school holidays are here - keep children safe on farms

The school holidays are here and the sun has decided to make an appearance. Farmers must keep an eye on children at all times to ensure farm safety.

The school holidays are here - keep children safe on farms

Dairy

almost 6 years ago

Water and milk 'only drinks recommended for young children'

A report from the FSAI which underlines the importance of dairy products in the diets of young children has been welcomed by the ICMSA. 

Water and milk 'only drinks recommended for young children'

Rural Life

almost 6 years ago

FSAI warns parents of toddlers off using 'inadequate' milk substitutes

The FSAI has warned the parents and guardians of toddlers against using beverages such as almond, coconut and rice ‘milk’.

FSAI warns parents of toddlers off using 'inadequate' milk substitutes

Rural Life

over 6 years ago

'Raised by the Village experience made me want to be a farmer'

Taking part in a new series of the RTÉ programme Raised by the Village left one child saying it made him want to be a farmer.

'Raised by the Village experience made me want to be a farmer'

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