Mr Ian Buchanan, host farmer with his grandchildren.placeholder image
Mr Ian Buchanan, host farmer with his grandchildren.

NI Agri-Rural Health Forum visit Dungiven farm

The NI Agri-Rural Health Forum (NIARHF) were hosted for their annual on farm meeting by Mr Ian Buchanan, Dungiven on 3rd September 2026 at the start of Sepsis Awareness Month.

Many agricultural health initiatives were on the agenda aiming to address cancer risk, pre hospital care and stress caused by emerging animal health risks.

The group also welcomed farmer and Alzheimer's UK ambassador, Mr Steven Kennedy from Fermanagh who attended to tell his story of living with dementia which will inspire upcoming work.

NIARHF thank everyone in agriculture for continuing to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of sepsis.

Sepsis is life threatening condition which arises in response to an infection. The signs to spot include mottled skin, slurred speech or confusion, extreme shivering or muscle pain, passing no urine (in a day), breathlessness or a sense of impending doom. Always seek urgent medical advice trust your instincts.

If anyone would like resources, which have been co-designed with the UK Sepsis Trust please contact the group Secretariat Pamela ([email protected]).

NIARHF thank Ian Buchanan for hosting the meeting, leading the farm walk and sharing his insights into sustainable farming and succession planning for health.

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