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A farming initiative in Inishowen has been awarded €22,000 in funding.
‘Fit 4 Farm Life’ is run by the Inishowen Development Partnership (IDP).
It received the funding as part of a national allocation of €850,000 for farm safety, health and wellbeing projects.
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Farm Safety, Martin Heydon, will today formally announce the awards of the successful projects at the National Ploughing Championships in Co Laois.
“The €850,000 in funding I am announcing today will support twenty projects across Ireland to increase awareness around farm safety, health and wellbeing,” Minister Heydon said.
“There were a range of approaches to supporting farmers, particularly around mental health and wellbeing. The unfortunate reality is farming has a poor record when it comes to safety in the workplace. Farmers also experience a disproportionate burden of health problems related to cardiovascular disease, cancers and mental health. The projects will provide support to address the challenges that farming families and those working with farmers face around farm safety, physical health and mental health and wellbeing.”
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