Rural Life
Farmer in his 80s crushed by tractor in serious farm accident
A serious farm accident has occurred with a farmer in his 80s seriously injured by a tractor. The man is...
HSA
Machinery
Two thirds of child fatalities on farms directly related to tractors and machinery
Two thirds of child farm fatalities between 2005 and 2014 were directly related to tractors and machinery, John Kennedy of the Health...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
Hogan would rather not impose safety fines on farmers (But isn't ruling it out)
European Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan has said that he would rather not impose penalties on farmers over farm safety issues,...
Rural Life
Collapse of construction sector lead to more farm deaths among 45-64 year olds
The collapse of the construction industry saw more people between the ages of 45 and 64 return to farming and,...
Rural Life
Farm Safety Statements - lots of plans, not enough action says HSA
While 65% of farmers have a Farm Safety Statement or code of practise for their farm, but only 52% of...
Agri-Business
Up to €5,000 fine for carrying children in tractors (HSA says no more excuses)
The HSA has confirmed that it will prosecute farmers if children under seven years of age are found in tractors....
Agri-Business
Level of farm deaths wouldn’t be acceptable in any other industry says MEP
The level of farm deaths seen on Irish farms last year wouldn’t be acceptable in any other industry, according to...
Rural Life
Agriculture accounted for 55% of work-related deaths during 2014
Figures released by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) show that there were 55 people killed in work-related accidents last year,...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Rural Life
Health and Safety Authority to get tough on farmers in 2015
Farmers will be brought straight to prosecution if they are found to be operating machinery without PTO covers, according to...
Rural Life
'Women have a big role in helping reduce farm death numbers'
Women have a very important role in helping to reduce farm death numbers, according to the Minister for Agriculture Simon...
Rural Life
Farm safety push welcomed by health body
A renewed emphasis on farm safety by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has been welcomed by the world’s largest...
Dairy
Intensive dairy farmers most at risk of farm accidentsÂ
If you’re a full-time dairy farmer, over 55 years with over 30ha, you’re more likely to have a farm accident...
Rural Life
Another farm death involving machinery
Another farmer has been killed in a farm accident, bringing the death toll from farming-related accidents this year to 21....
Opinion
Farm safety starts on the farm
So far this year, 20 people have died in accidents on Irish farms. In 2011, 22 people died on farms. In...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri-Business
20 farm deaths this year, 10 involved machinery
The news of another farm fatality was the opening greeting of the Health and Safety Authority’s (HSA) National Conference on...