Rural Life
The countdown to the 2026 Ploughing Championships is almost over, with three action-packed days...
Farm Safety
Ditch clearing was the most common cause of encroachment of gas pipes so far this year, accounting for five of the 24 incidents reported.
N.Ireland
A fully funded, industry-accredited training scheme has been launched to help farmers and agricultural workers use ATVs safely.
Farmers are being urged to keep safety at the front of their minds while working to make sure cattle have enough fodder during the drought.
Tractor Safety
They may be built for the farm, but tractors also have to meet strict safety standards on Irish roads; so what are the current rules?
Farmers are being urge to apply for the grant measure for power-take-off (PTO) shaft covers, which is currently open for applications.
A man aged in his 90s has died following an incident involving a tractor in Co. Leitrim this...
Ploughing 2026 Exhibitor
ESB Networks and Agriland are collaborating at the National Ploughing Championship to promote farm safety when working near electricity.
A Northern Irish MP has criticised the newly-launched Sustainable Farming Investment Scheme for not including grants to combat rural crime.
A farmer’s health can have an effect on how they deal with farm hazards like machinery, livestock and vehicles, according to Teagasc.
As Farm Safety Week continues, farmers are being asked to review potential safety hazards on their holdings.
Researchers, farmers, advisors and EU policymakers will gather later this year for a conference on farm safety.
Farmers and farm families across the country are being encouraged to make safety a priority on their farms.
Machinery maintenance
High temperatures, dust and long working days can increase the risk of machinery overheating, breaking down and going on fire.
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has opened a public consultation on a new farm safety code of practice and risk assessment documents.
A primary school in Co. Monaghan has received a top national award for its "engaging" farm safety campaign.
Eight agricultural workers have died on farms in Northern Ireland due to falls from height since 2020, with two of those deaths in 2026.
Only one in five farm contractors will use sunscreen during the current heatwave, according to a survey from FCI.
A public procurement procedure seeking proposals that promote farm safety awareness among children and young people has been announced.
Agri-Business
A new report by Michael McKeon, Teagasc pig specialist, discusses why looking after your health is extremely important for farmers.
With the silage season now underway and slurry tanks beginning to move, Teagasc has shared advice on the risks associated with agitating.
An Garda Siochána Kilkenny have appealed to road users to "be aware and be patient" when it comes to meeting tractors on the road.
Motorists are urged to be extra vigilant on rural roads during the current busy period for farms.
