#alternate alternate IFRAME: //www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-KJF4 Farm Ireland Independent.ie Tuesday 27 December 2016 Icon Hi °C | Lo °C Change * Athlone * Bray * Cork * Drogheda * Dundalk * Galway * Kilkenny * Limerick * Navan * Waterford * Agri-Business Farmland submerged near Macroom, Co Cork after Storm Desmond. Photo: John Delea. Farmland submerged near Macroom, Co Cork after Storm Desmond. Photo: John Delea. Insurance implications of flooding on a farm Farm property highlights from 2016 - from estates to big fields China continues to drive demand for European pigmeat Two positive bird flu cases in the UK have led to the Department of Agriculture issuing this notice. Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire Two positive bird flu cases in the UK have led to the Department of Agriculture issuing this notice. Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire Bird flu fears force poultry to be kept indoors Bird flu moves closer to Ireland as case confirmed in Wales Image: Getty Images. Image: Getty Images. Knackeries to face more inspections amid concerns over untagged animals 6 steps to help prevent cold weather ruining your winter Sponsored by Dot * Dairy Edward Hennessy from Paulstown, Co Kilkenny, who has 220 cows and 120 in-calf heifers. The new 24-unit rapid exit Dairymaster milking parlour was built last February 2015. Roger Jones Edward Hennessy from Paulstown, Co Kilkenny, who has 220 cows and 120 in-calf heifers. The new 24-unit rapid exit Dairymaster milking parlour was built last February 2015. Roger Jones Are Irish dairy farmers being short changed on milk prices? Girl drinking glass of milk Girl drinking glass of milk Diet and health choices lead to huge decline in milk consumption New supports and rules under the BVD Eradication Programme Will land and labour costs stop Irish dairy farmers being competitive? Breeding and grassland investment gave dairy farmers an extra €3m/week... Milk powder prices may reach new heights in 2017 Protect your herd and your health from Leptospirosis Sponsored by Dot Dot * Beef Teagasc says farm systems requiring higher animal performance stand to benefit from raising silage DMD by at least 6-7 percentage points above this level. Teagasc says farm systems requiring higher animal performance stand to benefit from raising silage DMD by at least 6-7 percentage points above this level. Research shows ‘average’ silage pit is only suitable for suckler cows Liam (right) and Nicholas Phelan, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny with Roxy feeding whole crop silage with rolled barley and soya bean to store cattle. Photo: Alf Harvey/HRPhoto.ie Liam (right) and Nicholas Phelan, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny with Roxy feeding whole crop silage with rolled barley and soya bean to store cattle. Photo: Alf Harvey/HRPhoto.ie North/South beef price gap breaks €200/head barrier The general base price is €3.70/3.75/kg for steers and €3.80/3.85/kg for heifers but some top prices of €3.90 and €4.00/kg are being paid. The general base price is €3.70/3.75/kg for steers and €3.80/3.85/kg for heifers but some top prices of €3.90 and €4.00/kg are being paid. Recent changes in exchange rate worth 25c/kg to beef factories Kepak's takeover of Munster processor gets competition approval 'BVD Programme changes not harsh enough on those that hold on to PI... Oliver Davey on his farm near Tubbercurry where he breeds and rears organic Dexter cattle. Photo: Brian Farrell Oliver Davey on his farm near Tubbercurry where he breeds and rears organic Dexter cattle. Photo: Brian Farrell 'I have no vet fees or fertiliser costs to worry about' Measure everything Measure everything 8-step guide to getting winter feeding right * Sheep 'Organic lamb is becoming a niche within a niche' Why Irish lamb prices will have to stay low to be competitive next year Watch: Amazing drone footage of 70,000 sheep for sale New €25m Sheep Welfare Scheme officially launched The increase in lamb weight at weaning is due to shearing ewes at housing is equal to 19kg of creep concentrate to each lamb prior to weaning, costing €5/lamb The increase in lamb weight at weaning is due to shearing ewes at housing is equal to 19kg of creep concentrate to each lamb prior to weaning, costing €5/lamb Shearing ewes at housing boosts performance Ewes with lambs had to be fed meal in April. Stock photo Ewes with lambs had to be fed meal in April. Stock photo Housing the priority as we begin countdown to lambing Homeowners warned a third of plug sockets are overloaded Sponsored by Dot Dot * Tillage Genetically modified corn. Genetically modified corn. 'Future of tillage depends on access to GM crops' Partnerships look the way forward for tillage sector Fianna Fail slams Government on support for tillage farmers November 26 is the deadline for sprayer testing November 26 is the deadline for sprayer testing Court ruling sparks new row on pesticides status Stock Image Stock Image 'Fertiliser manufacturers trying to push through price increases' Opinion: We need to follow the building sector's example on mandatory safety... A Carlow tillage farmer found rats among his bird cover crops A Carlow tillage farmer found rats among his bird cover crops Cover crops hit with rat infestation * Machinery Watch: New Fastrac 8000 capable of top speed of 70km/h The number of drivers being stopped while towing trailers is increasing The number of drivers being stopped while towing trailers is increasing Am I insured to pull a trailer if I don't have a trailer licence? WATCH: Festive Tipp farmers decorate tractor in Christmas lights Major unveils new finance partnership Dribble bar prices start at €7,900 for the 7.5m model Dribble bar prices start at €7,900 for the 7.5m model SlurryKat gets its claws into the budget spreader market Grimme's new field loader in action Grimme's new field loader in action Grimme loader will clean up on costs Big X harvesters come to life at the Krone production plant in Spelle, Germany Big X harvesters come to life at the Krone production plant in Spelle, Germany 'I was like a child in a sweetshop' - machinery fanatic on his visit to Krone production line * Rural Life Joe Pat Prunty at his business with the first machine he ever designed, the Mini Trencher, in the background. Photo: Lorraine Teevan Joe Pat Prunty at his business with the first machine he ever designed, the Mini Trencher, in the background. Photo: Lorraine Teevan From Fermanagh to Buckingham Palace via countless sports pitches Murphy the dog swimming through the floods in ukanagh, Athlone. Photo: Fergal Phillips. Murphy the dog swimming through the floods in ukanagh, Athlone. Photo: Fergal Phillips. GALLERY: Epic farming pictures from around the country show the ups and... Lisa O'Donovan, the ISPCA inspector for Cork city and county Lisa O'Donovan, the ISPCA inspector for Cork city and county Animal welfare charities get almost €2m in funding Schumer shared a cute pic of herself on the farm as a child. Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images. Schumer shared a cute pic of herself on the farm as a child. Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images. US comedian Amy Schumer buys her father back his farm Cian Mc Auliffe, Michael Carmody, Willie Nunab, Liam Kelleher, Maeve Kelleher, Aine Kelleher, Ian Kelleher, Edward O’Regan, and Colm Breen with some of the stores they raised to support their local GAA club, Dromin-Athlacca, in Co Limerick. Thirty farmers have raised calves as part of the fundraiser which is expected to generate €16,000 for the club Cian Mc Auliffe, Michael Carmody, Willie Nunab, Liam Kelleher, Maeve Kelleher, Aine Kelleher, Ian Kelleher, Edward O’Regan, and Colm Breen with some of the stores they raised to support their local GAA club, Dromin-Athlacca, in Co Limerick. Thirty farmers have raised calves as part of the fundraiser which is expected to generate €16,000 for the club Novel Limerick farmers selling stock to boost GAA club finances Carrick Kilderry's Diamond is a promising stallion son of Carrick Diamond Lad standing at Greaghwillan Stud Carrick Kilderry's Diamond is a promising stallion son of Carrick Diamond Lad standing at Greaghwillan Stud The quiet man who lets his horses do the talking Precious: drop in on an elderly neighbour Precious: drop in on an elderly neighbour Spare a thought for elderly living alone in rural areas * Schemes What tax relief is available on long-term land leases? Stock Image Stock Image Man wins case against the Department over its change of mind on €18k grant... Much of the growth in farm construction this year can be attributed to new farm building grant schemes announced by the Department of Agriculture. Much of the growth in farm construction this year can be attributed to new farm building grant schemes announced by the Department of Agriculture. Farm building boom continues as planning permissions soar by 135% Over €700,000 in grants paid out to repair old farm buildings Department warned not to break promise to make GLAS payments this... Stock Image Stock Image Why farmers will only be getting 85% of their GLAS payments in the coming... An appeals process on farm payments can be intimidating An appeals process on farm payments can be intimidating Legal advice: Know your rights when appealing payments' decisions * EU Jean-Claude Juncker Jean-Claude Juncker Hogan pledges to defend basic incomes as talks commence on CAP reform Food is kept on supermarket shelves for way too long Food is kept on supermarket shelves for way too long Farmers urged to join battle on food waste What direction the UK takes its agri-food policy will impact on Ireland. What direction the UK takes its agri-food policy will impact on Ireland. Will the UK adopt a 'cheap food' policy post Brexit? Former Taoiseach John Bruton. Photo: by Claire Greenway/Getty Images Former Taoiseach John Bruton. Photo: by Claire Greenway/Getty Images 'The UK government’s interpretation of Brexit vote is undemocratic’ Irish farmers will receive €13.6m of the unused CAP funds. Irish farmers will receive €13.6m of the unused CAP funds. Irish farmers to be reimbursed €13.6m of unused CAP funds No SMP has been put into intervention since September. No SMP has been put into intervention since September. Commission launches tender to sell skimmed milk powder in intervention European Agriculture and Rural Development Commissioner Phil Hogan European Agriculture and Rural Development Commissioner Phil Hogan Hogan warns of €3bn ‘black hole’ in CAP budgets * Forestry & Enviro The Irish Timber Growers Association field day was held in Monaghan. Pic Roger Jones. The Irish Timber Growers Association field day was held in Monaghan. Pic Roger Jones. Concern in Cavan as 53% of forestry is being planted by non farmers Ireland aims to increase the level of forestry cover from 11pc of the country's total area to 18pc Ireland aims to increase the level of forestry cover from 11pc of the country's total area to 18pc Low prices forcing beef farmers to switch grazing land to forestry Glamping Glamping Increasing numbers of city-based people seeking to buy foresty Flooded land around the Shannon river as far as the eye can see near Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Flooded land around the Shannon river as far as the eye can see near Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Government to go ahead with plans to dredge River Shannon In 2015, in excess of 1,600 farmers incurred penalties totalling €1.8m for breaches of the 170Kg N/Ha limit. In 2015, in excess of 1,600 farmers incurred penalties totalling €1.8m for breaches of the 170Kg N/Ha limit. Deadline looming for farmers with no Nitrates derogation Raw slurry believed to be behind 'major' fish kill in Cork Dead leaves hang on an infected Ash tree Dead leaves hang on an infected Ash tree Ireland is losing its battle to save ash trees from killer fungus Stress and late diagnosis the silent killers for farmers Ken Whelan Published 27/11/2016 | 06:00 0 Comments Share Stress and late diagnosis the silent killers for farmers FarmIreland.ie The statistical evidence is stark - farmers have a higher death risk than any other occupation in Ireland, with the main causes being heart disease, cancers and farm accidents. http://www.independent.ie/business/farming/rural-life/stress-and-late-d iagnosis-the-silent-killers-for-farmers-35233471.html http://www.independent.ie/business/farming/article35188032.ece/98819/AU TOCROP/h342/2016-10-25_bus_25758727_I1.JPG * Email The statistical evidence is stark - farmers have a higher death risk than any other occupation in Ireland, with the main causes being heart disease, cancers and farm accidents. * Share Stress and late diagnosis the silent killers for farmers FarmIreland.ie The statistical evidence is stark - farmers have a higher death risk than any other occupation in Ireland, with the main causes being heart disease, cancers and farm accidents. http://www.independent.ie/business/farming/rural-life/stress-and-la te-diagnosis-the-silent-killers-for-farmers-35233471.html http://www.independent.ie/business/farming/article35188032.ece/9881 9/AUTOCROP/h342/2016-10-25_bus_25758727_I1.JPG + Email Go To * Comments This was the stark message from senior Teagasc adviser Tom Gleeson at last week's ICSA's meeting on rural isolation and coping, called to highlight the current state of farmer health throughout the country. "While farmers continue to work in the fresh air and spend their days being active, they are less likely to do regular cardio exercise, watch their diet, wear sunscreen and - most importantly - visit their doctors," he told a packed attendance at last week's meeting in Kilrush Golf Club, Co Clare, adding: "The main reason for poorer health among farmers is late diagnosis." Speakers at the meeting included Seamus Sherlock of the ICSA, Garda Supt Martin McGonnell, and Peter Gohery, a farm accident victim and founder of Embrace, the rural safety awareness and support organisation. Teagasc adviser Tom Gleeson Teagasc adviser Tom Gleeson Teagasc adviser Tom Gleeson "I have been working in west Clare for some 10 years now and I walk onto farms which are at the mercy of the weather, large livestock numbers, heavy machinery, deep tanks and high power lines, and it is left to farmers to create a safe environment for both children and elderly family members," said Mr Gleeson. "Added to these on-farm dangers are the time pressures, bureaucracy, tightening finance availability and decreasing social supports for the farmer, and these factors are adding to the stress within farming communities." All these issues, when endured over a long period of time, can lead to mental fatigue and eventually depression, and if they are not addressed they increase the chances of farm accidents occurring, he said. Social supports were critical in tackling the problems, which are emerging from rural isolation, and one of the best ways to address them was "to talk". Also Read Precious: drop in on an elderly neighbour Precious: drop in on an elderly neighbour Spare a thought for elderly living alone in rural areas A number of years ago I saw Michael when driving along one of the many byroads of Co Leitrim. He was walking slowly, with a stick in his right hand, and on his left shoulder he carried, with obvious difficulty, a large branch. __________________________________________________________________ "If you talk, solutions will emerge. Don't let the stress grow into something more serious or wait for something serious to happen, like a farm accident," he emphasised. On the enterprise side of the stress question, he urged farmers to grow their businesses efficiently through prudent investment and low overheads. The alternative would only create a huge amount of stress. "Bills need to be paid, tax needs to be paid, loans need to be paid, but the family needs should be taken care of as a first priority." Garda Supt Martin McGonnell and Garda Sergeant Edel Burke, who have been organising these community-based rural meetings since their inception last year, told their audience that farmers should not be afraid to admit that they were affected by isolation, coping problems or stress brought on by the loneliness of their job or by financial pressures. Step They emphasised that the first step required in facing up to these problems was to admit that there was a problem in the first place. Sergeant Burke said that there was always help at hand from neighbours, friends, community activists and the Gardai themselves. "Farmers are afraid to admit they have a problem and often the stress they are under is the cause of the farm accidents which can kill or main, and most of these accidents are caused by simple on-farm mistakes with farm machinery or livestock," she said. "These accidents may be avoided if the farmer got in touch with a trusted neighbour or friend. "They should contact the Gardai if they can't find help, because the Gardai will find the help that is required." Last week's meeting was the fifth in a series organised by the Gardai and ICSA in Co Clare since the initiative on rural isolation, coping and farm accident prevention began in the autumn of last year. The next meeting is scheduled for Kilfenora in three weeks' time. Indo Farming Follow @farm_ireland Search ____________________ (Submit) Go FarmIreland.ie More in Rural Life Joe Pat Prunty at his business with the first machine he ever designed, the Mini Trencher, in the background. Photo: Lorraine Teevan Joe Pat Prunty at his business with the first machine he ever designed, the Mini Trencher, in the background. Photo: Lorraine Teevan From Fermanagh to Buckingham Palace via countless sports pitches Murphy the dog swimming through the floods in ukanagh, Athlone. Photo: Fergal Phillips. Murphy the dog swimming through the floods in ukanagh, Athlone. Photo: Fergal Phillips. GALLERY: Epic farming pictures from around the country show the ups and... Lisa O'Donovan, the ISPCA inspector for Cork city and county Lisa O'Donovan, the ISPCA inspector for Cork city and county Animal welfare charities get almost €2m in funding Schumer shared a cute pic of herself on the farm as a child. Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images. Schumer shared a cute pic of herself on the farm as a child. Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images. US comedian Amy Schumer buys her father back his farm Cian Mc Auliffe, Michael Carmody, Willie Nunab, Liam Kelleher, Maeve Kelleher, Aine Kelleher, Ian Kelleher, Edward O’Regan, and Colm Breen with some of the stores they raised to support their local GAA club, Dromin-Athlacca, in Co Limerick. Thirty farmers have raised calves as part of the fundraiser which is expected to generate €16,000 for the club Cian Mc Auliffe, Michael Carmody, Willie Nunab, Liam Kelleher, Maeve Kelleher, Aine Kelleher, Ian Kelleher, Edward O’Regan, and Colm Breen with some of the stores they raised to support their local GAA club, Dromin-Athlacca, in Co Limerick. Thirty farmers have raised calves as part of the fundraiser which is expected to generate €16,000 for the club Novel Limerick farmers selling stock to boost GAA club finances Carrick Kilderry's Diamond is a promising stallion son of Carrick Diamond Lad standing at Greaghwillan Stud Carrick Kilderry's Diamond is a promising stallion son of Carrick Diamond Lad standing at Greaghwillan Stud The quiet man who lets his horses do the talking See one city girl's journey to become a farmer and Dexter breeder Top Stories Farmland submerged near Macroom, Co Cork after Storm Desmond. Photo: John Delea. Farmland submerged near Macroom, Co Cork after Storm Desmond. Photo: John Delea. Insurance implications of flooding on a farm Edward Hennessy from Paulstown, Co Kilkenny, who has 220 cows and 120 in-calf heifers. The new 24-unit rapid exit Dairymaster milking parlour was built last February 2015. Roger Jones Edward Hennessy from Paulstown, Co Kilkenny, who has 220 cows and 120 in-calf heifers. The new 24-unit rapid exit Dairymaster milking parlour was built last February 2015. Roger Jones Are Irish dairy farmers being short changed on milk prices? What tax relief is available on long-term land leases? Watch: New Fastrac 8000 capable of top speed of 70km/h Teagasc says farm systems requiring higher animal performance stand to benefit from raising silage DMD by at least 6-7 percentage points above this level. Teagasc says farm systems requiring higher animal performance stand to benefit from raising silage DMD by at least 6-7 percentage points above this level. Research shows ‘average’ silage pit is only suitable for suckler cows Girl drinking glass of milk Girl drinking glass of milk Diet and health choices lead to huge decline in milk consumption 'Organic lamb is becoming a niche within a niche' By using this website you consent to our use of cookies. For more information on cookies see our Cookie Policy Close Cookie Bar This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. 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