• Latest News
  • Beef
  • Dairy
  • Sheep
  • Tillage
  • Machinery
  • Northern Ireland
  • Videos
  • Podcasts

Health and Safety

All-island safety campaign targets deadly falls in agriculture

Farm Safety

about 1 month ago

All-island safety campaign targets deadly falls in agriculture

Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of death and serious injury in construction and...

The hidden danger of asbestos on farms

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

The hidden danger of asbestos on farms

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is highlighting the hidden danger of...

HSA to begin nationwide inspection campaign for forestry sector

Agri-Business

2 months ago

HSA to begin nationwide inspection campaign for forestry sector

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will begin an inspection campaign tomorrow (Monday, September...

HSA calls for 'renewed commitment' from farmers to prioritise safety

Rural Life

4 months ago

HSA calls for 'renewed commitment' from farmers to prioritise safety

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is urging farmers, farmers’ families, and all those working...

HSA: Solar company fined €100k for fatality at Louth farm

Rural Life

4 months ago

HSA: Solar company fined €100k for fatality at Louth farm

A solar company has been fined €100,000 for the death of a man in a work-related incident on a...

Agri Politics

4 months ago

EU urged to act over workers living in shacks despite farm subsidies 

Thousands of agricultural workers are living in slum conditions while working for employers in...

EU urged to act over workers living in shacks despite farm subsidies 

Rural Life

4 months ago

New action plan to target high level of farm deaths

The Farm Safety Partnership (FSPAC), an advisory committee to the Health and Safety Authority...

New action plan to target high level of farm deaths

N.Ireland

5 months ago

HSENI inspectors to visit food production premises

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has announced a new programme of...

HSENI inspectors to visit food production premises

Rural Life

6 months ago

3 work-related quad bike deaths last month as HSA urges caution

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is urging outdoor workers to take extra precautions following...

3 work-related quad bike deaths last month as HSA urges caution

Tillage

7 months ago

Tillage farmers urged to stay safe when spreading fertiliser

Teagasc has urged tillage farmers to actively adopt a safe fertiliser spreading routine at all...

Tillage farmers urged to stay safe when spreading fertiliser

N.Ireland

7 months ago

Tree surgeon fined after death of employee while hedge cutting

A tree surgeon in Northern Ireland has been fined £27,500 for a health and safety breach arising...

Tree surgeon fined after death of employee while hedge cutting

Rural Life

8 months ago

Carlow group named Ireland's best wellbeing initiative

The Carlow Farmer Wellbeing initiative has been crowned the Best Community Wellbeing Initiative in...

Carlow group named Ireland's best wellbeing initiative

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

Farmer petition seeking splash plate ban deferral given to minister

A petition signed by hundreds of farmers in north Co. Tipperary calling for the splash plate ban to...

Farmer petition seeking splash plate ban deferral given to minister

Agri Politics

about 1 year ago

Farmer petition opposing splash plate ban to be sent to minister

Around 450 farmers in Co. Tipperary have signed a petition calling on the government to scrap the...

Farmer petition opposing splash plate ban to be sent to minister

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

HSA recruiting senior inspector following Griffin's retirement

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is currently recruiting for a new senior inspector following...

HSA recruiting senior inspector following Griffin's retirement

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

HSENI: Attitudes on farm safety and risk-taking need 'major rethink'

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has said that this year's statistics...

HSENI: Attitudes on farm safety and risk-taking need 'major rethink'

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Farm safety: Slurry and water account for 10% of all farm deaths

Farm deaths relating to slurry and water incidents account for 10% of all farm fatalities,...

Farm safety: Slurry and water account for 10% of all farm deaths

Dairy Technical

over 1 year ago

Farm safety should be a priority this silage season

As silage season kicks off, farmers and contractors are being urged to be aware of the dangers and...

Farm safety should be a priority this silage season

Agri-Business

almost 2 years ago

Discussion groups to be held for feedback on new farm safety app

Farmers have been asked to provide feedback on a new app for health and farm safety as part of...

Discussion groups to be held for feedback on new farm safety app

Opinion

almost 2 years ago

Opinion: Keeping everyone safe during slurry spreading season

Over the coming weeks farmers and contractors throughout Ireland will be stressing every sinew to...

Opinion: Keeping everyone safe during slurry spreading season

Dairy

almost 2 years ago

Dairy farmer fined after contractor dies in fall from shed roof

A dairy farmer from Co. Limerick has been fined after a fall from a height led to the death of a...

Dairy farmer fined after contractor dies in fall from shed roof

Rural Life

almost 2 years ago

NI health and safety body welcomes Santa's sleigh safety checks

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has welcomed the level of attention...

NI health and safety body welcomes Santa's sleigh safety checks

N.Ireland

almost 2 years ago

Safety campaign to focus on agri contractors in Northern Ireland

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has launched a workplace inspection...

Safety campaign to focus on agri contractors in Northern Ireland

an Agriland Media company

Stay on top of your news on the go.

Download the Agriland app today.

© 2025 Agriland Media Ltd.

  • Contact Us
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy