Farm Fatalities

Three fatal accidents on NI farms in 2025

The total number of fatal farm accidents in Northern Ireland last year compares to five farm deaths in 2024 and six fatalities in 2023.

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 January 2026

Three fatal accidents on NI farms in 2025

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Farm fatalities account for 40% of all work-related deaths

Farm fatalities account for 40% of all work-related deaths

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Teenager dies in Clare tractor accident

Teenager dies in Clare tractor accident

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Twenty people die on farms in 2025

Twenty people die on farms in 2025

Twenty people die on farms in 2025

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Farm safety must be priority as 20 die on farms in 2025 - minister

Farm safety must be priority as 20 die on farms in 2025 - minister

Farm safety must be priority as 20 die on farms in 2025 - minister

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Reduce the risk: key points to consider when it comes to quad safety

Reduce the risk: key points to consider when it comes to quad safety

Gary Abbott looks at the key factors to consider when it comes to the safe use of quads.

NEWS 11 June 2025

Almost 70% of farm fatalities so far this year 65 or older – HSA

Almost 70% of farm fatalities so far this year 65 or older – HSA

Senior inspector with the HSA Ger Hartnett said while older farmers “play an invaluable role in the farming community”, they are “disproportionately at risk of serious injury”.

NEWS 11 June 2025

New youth support service from Embrace

New youth support service from Embrace

Embrace Farm is a charity supporting farm families across Ireland since 2014 dealing with the impact of farm fatalities and injuries.

NEWS 11 June 2025

Protecting yourself while working at heights

Protecting yourself while working at heights

Martin Merrick outlines some of the key safety parameters when working from heights on farm buildings, and how best to mitigate accidents or injuries when completing this work.

BUILDINGS 11 June 2025

IFA reminds farmers to be cautious during Farm Safety Week

IFA reminds farmers to be cautious during Farm Safety Week

Farm Safety Week, initiated by the Farm Safety Foundation in the UK and is led by the IFA in Ireland, will take place from Monday 21 July to Friday 25 July.

NEWS 11 June 2025

High vis vests can 'spook' cattle

High vis vests can 'spook' cattle

Cattle have dichromic vision, which means that colours like blue, yellow and green are easier for the animal to distinguish than red, similar to colour blindness.

NEWS 11 June 2025

Wealth of technical information delivered in a practical manner

Wealth of technical information delivered in a practical manner

There is a strong focus at Sheep 2025 in delivering technical information in a practical manner and encouraging greater interaction between farmers and researchers and advisers.

SHOWS & SHOWING 11 June 2025

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Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

Learn how Abbeyleix dairy farmer Seán Miller uses GAIN Easi Mix to drive calf performance on his family farm.

Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

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