New training for advisors to keep farmers ‘On Feirm Ground’

Programme will be delivered to 800 farm advisors over two years

At the launch of the ‘On Feírm Ground’ programme, Minister of State for Public Health, Well Being and the National Drugs Strategy Frank Feighan; Men’s Development Network CEO Sean Cooke; and Minister of State for Research & Development, Farm Safety and New Market Development Martin Heydon. Picture: Ryan Byrne, Inpho

A new training programme for farm advisors will increase their understanding of best practice in engaging farmers with health programmes and services.

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue said his Department is co-funding the ‘On Feirm Ground’ programme, with the HSE and the Department of Health, under the auspices of the ENGAGE National Men’s Health Training programme.