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60% grant aid for purchase of PTO shaft covers
Darren Carty
Minister of State Martin Heydon announced the reopening of the National Farm Safety Measure, with PTO shaft covers eligible at 60% grant aid, to a maximum eligible cost of €100/cover.
24 July 2024 Management
Beef Management: in spec bonus criteria, meal feeding dates and farm safety
In this week's beef management notes Adam Woods takes a look at the 20 cent/kg bonus and making sure you get it, meal feeding dates and farm safety.
24 July 2024 News
Farm Safety Measure reopens for 2024
Funded by the national exchequer, the measure will be open until 1 November on agfood.ie.
Farm Safety Week: rate of farm fatalities is 'too high'
Farm Safety Week takes place this week which highlights the importance of farmers making informed and apt safety decisions.
22 July 2024 News
Importance of managing fatigue on-farm
With the growing seasonality of workloads, fatigue can quickly set in at busy periods on farms.
22 July 2024 Farm safety
Safety statement third most common cause of QA non-compliance
Farms with three or more employees are legally required to possess an up-to-date Farm Safety Statement while farms with less than three employees must have a Farm Safety Risk Assessment.
20 July 2024 Farm safety
Watch: Tullamore Farm opens its gates on Tuesday
Adam Woods previews the upcoming National Suckler and Sheep Open Day being held on Tullamore Farm on Tuesday 23 July.
19 July 2024 Breeding & health
Agri Aware to collaborate with farmers ahead of Farm Safety Week
Agri Aware is to team up with farmers to offer tips and advice on how to stay safe on farms ahead of Farm Safety Week 2024, which takes place next week.
18 July 2024 News
Too many risks still being taken on farms
While there has been a conscious effort by farmers to improve farm safety, farms are still the most dangerous place of work in Ireland.
17 July 2024 Farm safety
Francie Gorman: we need to make farm safety a number one priority
IFA president Francie Gorman highlights how even though farming is a hazardous occupation, many accidents are preventable.
17 July 2024 Farm safety
Safe use of pesticides for users and the environment
Pesticide usage can be damaging to both the environment and the user of the chemical, but taking precautions greatly reduces the risk to both.
17 July 2024 Farm safety
Making construction appointments on farms
Nearly all farm projects require appointments to be made regarding risks of health and safety. Martin Merrick details where and how they should be made.
17 July 2024 Farm safety