Rural Life
Leenane farmer opts for twin wheels on his quad to avoid further heartache
“I don’t know anyone who has had a quad bike who hasn’t fallen off it.” That’s how a former IFA...
Rural Life
“I don’t know anyone who has had a quad bike who hasn’t fallen off it.” That’s how a former IFA...
Machinery
A safety device for quads (or ATVS – All Terrain Vehicles), which have been associated with a number of on...
Rural Life
Farmers have been warned to be extra vigilant when working with bulls and cattle after an inquest heard how a...
N.Ireland
A 4-year-old child has died following a farm accident in Co. Fermanagh last night, the Police Service of Northern Ireland...
N.Ireland
A new initiative which aims to promote farm safety in schools in Northern Ireland has been launched recently by Ulster...
Rural Life
Almost 500 farms will be visited by inspectors from the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) in March, as part of...
Rural Life
The Health and Safety Authority estimates that it will spend €417,000 on farm safety initiatives in 2017, maintaining funding at...
Rural Life
The lack of farm safety awareness education in secondary schools has prompted a group of students to create their own...
N.Ireland
Two calves have died after they fell into a slurry tank at a farm in Carrickmore, Pomeroy, Co.Tyrone on Tuesday...
Beef
Cow attacks greatly outnumber bull attacks in terms of fatalities, according to Teagasc’s National Health and Safety Specialist, John McNamara. Cow...
Opinion
Both ICSA and ICMSA have taken a wholly unacceptable position, where farm safety is concerned. The past week has seen...
Environment
Not removing livestock from a slatted shed prior to agitating is the biggest risk taken by farmers when working with...
Rural Life
The majority of farmers who responded to a recent Agriland poll said a cut to their Basic Payment would make them sit...
Machinery
Brothers Noel and Ger Hickey from Co. Waterford have created an alternative drive system for vacuum-type slurry tankers rather than...
Rural Life
ABP Food Group is set to promote farm safety at the 2017 BT Young Scientist and Technology Event (BTYSTE) for...
Rural Life
Farm safety topped the agenda in a meeting between secondary school students from Co. Limerick and the Minister for Agriculture,...
N.Ireland
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being encouraged by the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Michelle Mcllveen to attend...
Rural Life
The Minister for Employment and Small Business Pat Breen, plus 30 local farmers, have attended a farm safety walk in...