As part of the campaign, ICOS is planning to circulate over 20,000 FBD Champions for Change information packs to dairy farmers. Safety signs will also be erected in over 250 co-operative stores nationwide.

The Champions for Change initiative aims to highlight the risks of farm accidents and promote safety messages.

Martin Keane, ICOS president, said it is an exciting time for the dairy industry but increased pressure could result in more accidents.

“We are entering a time of great opportunity for our industry where dairy production will grow unfettered by the milk quota system which will be abolished next month," he said.

“While this is a positive development, it also places increased pressure on farm enterprises and it would be deeply unfortunate if this growth opportunity would be marred by unfortunate and often preventable accidents and incidents on a recurring basis."

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