Farmers urged to undergo free health checks at Moorepark open day in Cork

Initiative aims to promote farmer health and wellbeing

Health checks will include blood pressure monitoring, pulse and rhythm screening, BMI assessments and lifestyle advice.

Free farmer health checks will be available for farmers who attend the Moorepark open day this year.

The initiative, which is being hosted by the IFA in partnership with Teagasc and Croí, the West of Ireland Heart and Stroke Foundation, aims to promote farmer wellbeing through practical on-the-ground support.