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More than eight out of ten farmers who participated in the Farmers Have Hearts’ Cardiovascular Health Programme made lifestyle changes to improve

An Irish study of male farmer diets and weight management shows that 62% of farmers in the study were overweight or obese.

In 2019 twelve farmers over 65 years lost their lives due to farm accidents. This represents 66% of the total number of

Courtesy of the Health & Safety Authority and available through the HSA’s website and Youtube channel, here is “Chainsaws” from the Farm Safe Series to highlight the

Courtesy of the Health & Safety Authority and available through the HSA's website and Youtube channel, here is "Behaviour" from the Farm

Teagasc, in association with the Health and Safety Authority (H.S.A.), will hold a practical Farm Safety half-day Event at Teagasc, Clonakilty Agricultural

‘Farm Safety Live’ will be taking place at this year’s Tullamore Show on Sunday, August 13. The demonstration – showcased by FRS

Farmers and agri-contractors have been urged to put safety first as many are busy making hay and silage amid soaring temperatures. Agriculture

A recent study by CEMA (European Agricultural Machinery Industry) has found that 83{b28040870e2dde01f25bc5b483275391226143b34751c4bb8f1feeecaec925a1} of accidents that occur on public roads involving agricultural

The past few months have been some of the worst on record for farm safety, with one death every two weeks. Figures