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Skin cancer prevention
Farmers and agricultural workers have a high risk of skin cancer because they usually work outdoors. Protect yourself from the sun and reduce your risk of skin...
March 20, 2017
Heat stress and heat stroke
Heat stress is one of the biggest health risks associated with heat waves. There are three stages of heat stress: heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke....
March 20, 2017
Stress and your health
A little stress can keep you on our toes and help you get things done, but when stress is persistent and leaves you feeling like you can’t cope, it’s...
March 20, 2017
Stress and farming – coping tips
Farming can also be stressful. There are the everyday issues of family life, balancing budgets, planning for the future and keeping up with developments in...
March 20, 2017
Sleep problems - insomnia
Insomnia is when you have difficulty falling asleep, or getting back to sleep if you wake in the night. Most people at some stage in their lives have...
March 20, 2017
Fatigue
Fatigue can lead to serious risks for farmers. It can have both physical and mental causes and can be described as a feeling of constant tiredness or weakness.
March 20, 2017
Scabies
Scabies is caused by small mites (Sarcoptes scabiei) that penetrate into the skin. These mites are too small to see, but cause the skin to become very itchy...
March 20, 2017
Dermatitis (eczema)
Dermatitis (also called eczema) is a skin condition which is common among farmers. This type of dermatitis can be referred to as occupational contact...
March 20, 2017
Relationships and communication
Relationships grow on communication. Like everything else on the farm, they suffer when neglected. All relationships require effort, whether it’s personal...
March 20, 2017
Farm succession planning
Succession planning for farmers can be difficult and at times stressful, but it’s important and must be addressed. It is best to get it all planned early....
March 20, 2017
Farm business planning
Farmers need to plan to make sure their farm business will continue to support them through good times and bad. Planning should take into account worst case...
March 20, 2017
Parsnip rash
Parsnip rash, also called phytophotodermatitis (PPD), is a skin condition caused by contact with some plants, including parsnip and wild parsnip (or giant...
March 20, 2017