The reopening of the farm safety measures, charity donations and farm safety courses have all been taking place this week.

Farm Safety Week, led by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), has been in full swing this Monday to Friday. On Wednesday, Minister Michael Healy-Rae announced the opening of the 2025 National Farm Safety Measure which provides grant aid covering 60% of the eligible costs of up to four PTO shaft covers.

In addition, Tirlán donated €5,000 to support the charity Embrace FARM, while, FRS Co-op has offered free farm safety training to 300 families as part of an ongoing initiative designed to improve safety and wellbeing in every farming generation.

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Teagasc has also issued daily safety messages on social media along with a series of farmyard design events.

IFA president Francie Gorman said no job on the farm is worth a life.

“As farmers, we face unique risks every day, but we also have the power to make safer choices.

“This week, I urge every farming family to stop, think, and take action to prevent accidents. Let’s protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our future.”