Rural Support

🚜Charity Tractor Run🚜We are delighted to announce Bleary YFC are holding their annual tractor run on Fri 1st Aug in aid of Rural Support ! This tractor run will be held in memory of Richard Ruddell so we would encourge as many people as possible to come & support this event!

Since March, farmers across 5 groups, from Enniskillen to Banbridge have connected, shared & planned for the future on the Leading Succession workshops. They offer: 👥 Peer support 🗣️ Expert talks 🚜 Inspiring visits Find out more about the programme: 📞 028 8676 0040

Rural Support will be attending Antrim Show this Saturday which is always a fantastic event! Why not come and say hello to our staff and sign up to our new Newsletter. We hope to see you all there! #RSstrongertogther #AgriShows

Stress is part of farming life but it is something that needs to be managed. When your stress level rises so too does your risk of having an accident. To help with this concern @Hsenigov have developed Farm in Mind for the agri sector farminmind.co.uk @yellowwelliesuk

19th of June saw the Killead Plough On group make their way to Blakiston Houston Estates overlooking Dundonald. Agreat day out for the men with lots of questions & craic to be had. After the visit the group travelled to McKee's Farm Shop for a very enjoyable lunch #IrelandFunds

Our land deserves stewards who care – and our older farmers deserve a legacy. Farming for the Generations helps start the conversation, explore options & prepare for a successful transition. It’s about people, not paperwork 🌱 [email protected] 📞 028 8676 0040

Local businesses & supporters including Fearless Fitness, Haughey Electrical, @The_Grassmen, local farmer David Wilson & Cormac McKervey @UlsterBankNI came together in a powerful show of solidarity at the Belfast Marathon & raised an incredible £12,235 in aid of Rural Support!

What Do You Eat to Keep Yourself Healthy? As part of this video series, local children ask farmers what keeps them going & what’s on their plate. Commissioned by the NIARHF to explore the everyday health of the farming community. @YFCUPresident @UFUHQ are feeling the pressure...

Rural Support will be launching their monthly Newsletter soon so if you would like to receive regular updates on what is happening within the charity & how you can get involved please email [email protected] your details #RSstrongertogether

Farm Safety Week takes place from 21st-25th July, an initiative managed by the @yellowwelliesuk. This annual event highlights the impact of farm accidents on both the agri industry & the community, emphasising the critical need for safe farming practices ruralsupport.org.uk/rural-support-…

If You Had a Magic Wand What Would You Do? The future generation asks current members of the farming community: if you could change 1 thing what would it be? Commissioned by the NI Agri Rural Health Forum to explore health in farming. Up next former @daera_ni Minister Edmin Poots

Our Ederney Plough On group recently enjoyed a guided tour of Enniskillen Workhouse. The tour allowed the men to be emersed in the moving journey through its 100-year history. Thanks to the #nationallotterycommunityfund and #NationalLotteryPlayers for their continued support.

This map shows the various farms across the province who currently deliver our Social Farming Support Service & those who are working towards this goal. If you would like more info on your nearest farm please visit our website ruralsupport.org.uk or call 02886760040

Farming is often seen as a life of independence & resilience—but behind the fields & livestock many farmers face a hidden struggle:loneliness & isolation. To help overcome this we provide a befriending service called Across the Hedgerow & have 17 social groups called Plough On

Our team will be attending Castlewellan Show so please come & say hello & hear more about our free programmes & services available to the farming community. Sign up to our monthly newsletter so you can be kept up to date with whats happening in Rural Support #RSstrongertogether

What Do You Eat to Keep You Healthy?In this video series children ask farmers what they eat to stay well. Commissioned by the NI Agri Rural Health Forum to better understand the health of the farming community. Up next in the spotlight is local farmers, @YFCUPresident & @UFUHQ...

We provide impartial guidance for farmers & farm families in support of their business & personal wellbeing.We will work with you to provide options best suited to you & your farm business as we understand how different & unique farms are with the issues they face ☎️08001381678

Life Beyond is a support programme delivered by us for farm families in NI who have experienced loss through a farm accident, unexpected or expected death. If you would like to help fund this programme please make it to Rural Support with a request to assign it for Life Beyond❤️

Recently our Glenarm Plough On group visited Killymoon Castle in Cookstown . After morning coffee with homemade scones & shortbread the group were guided around the Castle & gazed upon some Charolais cattle. Later the group dined in the Royal Hotel which never disappoints!

At the❤️of our work is a simple yet powerful goal: to uplift those in need within our farming community whilst supporting their business & personal wellbeing. With your help we can turn compassion into action & change lives 1 day at a time ☎️02886760040 🖥️[email protected]