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FBD urges farmers to take 10 minutes to check tractor safety
Niamh Murphy
National Tractor Safety Week highlights simple checks that can save lives on Irish farms.
25 May 2026 News
Tractor Safety Week: farmers called on to reassess machinery safety
FRS Training highlights tractor safety risks for Tractor Safety Week.
24 May 2026 News
Macra demands succession scheme in Budget 2027
Waiting until the rollout of the next CAP is too little too late for a succession scheme for farmers, Macra president says.
Tractor Safety Week: leading cause of farm fatalities
Farmers are being encouraged to download and review the HSA’s 'Tractor Safety and You' booklet, which gives practical advice on the safe use of tractors and machinery.
22 May 2026 News
€1.18m announced for farm safety, health and wellbeing
Farmer health and wellbeing checks, livestock handling training and tractor driving safety awareness training for children 14 years of age and older are among some of the 46 projects selected.
20 May 2026 News
Ticking TAMS box for cattle crushes
With mobile cattle handling among the more popular items under TAMS III, Martin Merrick looks at what spec yours needs to be to qualify.
13 May 2026 Buildings
Weekly news in-brief from Northern Ireland
News in-brief from across the farming and food industry in Northern Ireland.
13 May 2026 Northern Ireland
Methane-reducing feed additives and TB included in €37.5m research funding
The €37.5m in funding will support a number of research projects around Ireland covering areas such as agri food, forestry and bioeconomy as a result of the 2025 thematic research call.
30 April 2026 News
TAMS top spends: how to utilise TAMS III on different budgets
Martin Merrick looks at some of the key items farmers should look towards regarding TAMS aid under various different farm budgets.
8 April 2026 Buildings
Ticket now required for users of farm telehandlers
The most recent Code of Practice issued by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) requires users of telescopic loaders on Irish farms to undertake training and hold a valid training certificate.
1 April 2026 News
Virtual fencing to be considered in any future TAMS review
Scope for the addition of investments in TAMS, such as virtual fencing, is based on the level of demand, changes in technology and available budget, the Minister said.
22 March 2026 News
HSA machinery and quad inspections to begin on Monday
The Health and Safety Authority has launched a national safety drive to tackle leading causes of fatalities on farms.
21 March 2026 News