According to Teagasc’s National Farm, regions where dairying is most prevalent are generally more profitable and have a lower reliance on direct
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Farming is far and away the most dangerous profession in Ireland. Farming is the occupation with the highest risk of fatalities in
Illegally burnt agricultural or forestry land must be removed from 2017 Basic Payment Scheme applications, according to the Department of Agriculture, Food
With summer almost upon us and the sun splitting the rocks this week, farmers have been warned of the high risks of
As of today, free range poultry will see the outdoors for the first time in months after the Department of Agriculture lifts
Tractors and machinery are the highest cause of farm deaths and accidents each year. The facts speak for themselves and the most
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is currently finalising its budgets for various sectoral activities for 2017. The HSA estimates that it
A warning has been issued to farmers and rural dwellers to be vigilant and to try and secure properties as best possible,
An innovative farm safety video created by a group of agricultural science students in Co Roscommon has racked up 5,000+ views since
Last week saw a coroner in Northern Ireland call for the introduction of MOT/NCT tests for all farm machinery. The call came
A series of free farm safety workshops, offering practical awareness covering the everyday hazards faced by the farming industry, are taking place
