Rural Life
55% of farmers only apply sunscreen once per day, according to new research findings by the University of Galway.
The Irish Cancer Society is urging farmers to protect themselves from sun damage and the risk of skin cancer when working outdoors.
Following the issuing of Status Yellow high temperature warning by Met Éireann, the HSE is reminding farmers to protect their skin.
The bank holiday weekend highlighted the need for sunscreen with the Irish Cancer Society warning farmers to be vigilant on cloudy days.
The importance for farmers of sunscreen was highlighted by students from Colaiste Dun an Ri, Co. Cavan, at the Young Scientists' Fair.
