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According to the Health and Safety Authority, 23 children have died on Irish farms over the last decade as a result of

Image courtesy of www.anglocelt.ie The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued advice to farmers and their advisors in relation

With July now over, tillage farmers have started the harvesting of winter barley and crops. In a few short weeks the spring

Summer is a busy time on farms. Farmers are making the most of the long days and dry conditions to harvest grass

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

Working with livestock is responsible for 39 farm workplace deaths on Irish farms in the last 10 years. During this period 7

The main responsibility for securing the safety and health of children and young people rests with adults. All family members and people

17% of all fatal accidents on farms are due to falls and collapses. Think about the job and plan to do it

Recently at Carlow District Court, a fine of €1,500 and prosecution costs of €1,500 were imposed on a farmer for breaches of

Commenting on the figures released today by the Health & Safety Authority, IFA’s Health & Safety Executive William Shortall said 2019 would

While the impact of Brexit, particularly on farming, making much of the headlines at the Irish Farmers Association AGM on Tuesday January

An Irish farmer took to social media to issue a farm safety alert over following best practises when it comes to operating