Farm Safety
A farm safety seminar will be hosted by the National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) in Mallow, Co. Cork on Wednesday, November 18.
As autumn and winter bring shorter days and colder temperatures, farmers are being urged to put safety first.
The 12 new eligible items under the accelerated wear and tear capital allowance for farm safety equipment have been confirmed.
Agri-Business
A farm labourer, Edward Lattich, has been awarded almost €23,000 for employment rights violations by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC)
Independent Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae has criticised a €700,000 cut in current funding for farm safety in 2027.
N.Ireland
The cost of farm fires in Northern Ireland rose to an estimated £11.8 million in 2025, 73% higher than year-on-year.
The Farm Safety First programme is one of a number of initiatives aimed at educating young people about farm safety.
Farm safety is of paramount importance and amending current grant conditions to build or improve farm buildings will not be considered.
A new survey is asking Farmers to share their experience in an attempt to improve farm safety in Northern Ireland
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At the National Ploughing Championships 2026 in Screggan, a panel discusses farm safety with...
Rural Life
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Ditch clearing was the most common cause of encroachment of gas pipes so far this year, accounting for five of the 24 incidents reported.
Ploughing 2026 Exhibitor
ESB Networks and Agriland are collaborating at the National Ploughing Championship to promote farm safety when working near electricity.
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...
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.
