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Agriland
15-07-2025
- Business
- Agriland
Agriland to launch multimedia campaign on farm safety with DAFM
Enjoy listening to podcasts? Love watching videos of farmers? Interested in staying up to date with news articles? Well, Agriland Media is at the forefront of a new farm safety campaign which incorporates all of the above. We have partnered with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) and AXA Insurance for a major state-backed information and awareness campaign on farm safety. The 'Farm Safe, Farm Well' series aims to reduce the number of farm-related deaths and injuries across this country, with statistics from the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) showing that working in agriculture is consistently the most dangerous job in Ireland. Over the course of the next six months, Agriland will travel the length and breadth of the country speaking to survivors of farm accidents, their families and the organisations that support them. We will broadcast and publish a series of videos, podcasts and articles with testimonials, interviews and 'straight-talking' information that might make you think twice about undertaking a job around the farm. Multimedia campaign At Agriland Media, we understand how busy and demanding working in agriculture can be and it's the driver behind our goal to always bring you news and information in the most accessible way. The topics which will be covered throughout the 'Farm Safe, Farm Well' series in 2025 include: Protecting children around the farm; Livestock safety; Working with machinery; Mental health and farming; Farm accident support services; Quad safety; Safety during autumn calving season; Staying safe around slurry. Minister of State with responsibility for farm safety, Michael Healy-Rae will be among those who contribute to the series as we speak to him on-farm in Co. Kerry. Managing director of Agriland Media, Cormac Farrelly said: 'This campaign has never been more relevant and important and Agriland is proud to contribute to a campaign which, we hope, will result in less deaths and injuries in agriculture. 'I have small children myself and they love being out on the farm with me as I'm sure many small children across the country do too, so we're particularly eager to highlight the risks to ensure every child stays safe. 'It's a great endorsement of how important this effort is having the support of AXA Insurance and DAFM behind us and we look forward to sharing the stories of farm safety over the coming months.'
Zawya
14-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
My FarmWell App enters next phase: University of Sharjah and IBM celebrate next-stage advancements
Sharjah, UAE: The University of Sharjah (UoS), in collaboration with IBM through the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, is pleased to announce advancements to the My FarmWell mobile application - an innovative platform designed to support sustainable agriculture in water-scarce regions. Built using IBM Environmental Intelligence and UoS Welly Chatbot, My FarmWell integrates IBM Cloud and region-specific water and climate data to provide farmers with timely, farm-level insights. From optimizing irrigation strategies to understanding local regulations, the app offers a comprehensive toolkit to support more sustainable and productive agricultural practices. The new version will introduce several powerful enhancements aimed at expanding the app's global relevance and improving user experience. The new release will feature: Interactive maps with well locations, helping farmers visualize their proximity to monitored groundwater sources. Improved imagery and educational content to promote sustainable groundwater use and conservation. Updated farming tips focused on climate resilience, delivered through push notifications for greater engagement. An improved login system that will support access via both email addresses and phone numbers, enhancing security and usability. Global groundwater well-level and quality data, enabling users outside the UAE to access essential environmental information. These enhancements reflect the project's ongoing commitment to scalable impact. Once deployed, the updates will enable broader usage of the app by farmers and water users across different regions who face similar water management and agricultural challenges. Dr. Adewale Olalekan Giwa, Assistant Professor at University of Sharjah, Principal Investigator of the UoS-IBM Collaboration Project, commented: 'The enhancements align with the mission of the University of Sharjah and IBM Sustainability Accelerator, which supports technology-driven projects that address pressing environmental issues through collaboration with academic and nonprofit organizations'. Currently available for both Android and iOS, the app provides farmers with: Historical groundwater trends and severity assessment Integrated Water Quality Index (IWQI) ratings Smart crop recommendations based on water conditions Location-based weather insights powered by IBM Environmental Intelligence A chatbot for on-the-spot guidance, powered by University of Sharjah A water consumption calculator for crops, trees, and livestock Agricultural regulations and food market price updates for farming guidance. The updated version will be rolled out as a free upgrade to the app users.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Farmers invited to join live podcast audience at free social evening
Farmers have been invited to be part of a live podcast audience at a free social evening designed to boost their wellbeing. The Farming Community Network (FCN) has teamed up with Dewing Grain for the FarmWell event in the Green Room at Easton College, outside Norwich, on February 20. It will include a live recording of the popular Dewing Grain Podcast, as Norfolk grain trader Andrew Dewing shares his knowledge with colleagues and industry experts. The event is open to anyone working in, or associated with, the rural and agricultural community. FarmWell was launched in 2019 by FCN to provide information to help farmers and their businesses stay "resilient through changing times and plan positively for the future". FCN volunteer Oscar Smith said: "The purpose of the event is purely to bring farmers together and give them an opportunity to socialise, along with some entertainment. "FarmWell is a scheme devised by FCN specifically for putting on these kinds of events for people in rural areas and the farming community." The event starts with hog roast from 5.30pm, with the podcast recording from 6.30pm-8pm, followed by "beer and a chat" afterwards. Although there is no need to book, organisers said it would be helpful if people can register in advance if possible to help with catering numbers. To book a place see , contact or call 07743 199201.
