Farm Safety

Teagasc to host major EU conference on farm safety

Farmers, researchers and policymakers will gather in Dublin this November to discuss farm safety, wellbeing and how to make farming a more attractive career.

NEWS 21 July 2026

Teagasc to host major EU conference on farm safety

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Safety must be first priority at harvest time

Safety must be first priority at harvest time

NEWS 21 July 2026

Farm Safety Week 2026 begins

Farm Safety Week 2026 begins

NEWS 20 July 2026

Lorry load of straw lost in Leitrim fire

Lorry load of straw lost in Leitrim fire

Lorry load of straw lost in Leitrim fire

NEWS 17 July 2026

Farmers and pet owners urged to protect animals during hot spell

Farmers and pet owners urged to protect animals during hot spell

Farmers and pet owners urged to protect animals during hot spell

NEWS 14 July 2026

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Five key areas of vital importance for farm safety

Five key areas of vital importance for farm safety

Martin Merrick looks at some of the tasks and areas most associated with injuries and deaths on Irish farms, and how best we can reduce risks before they arise.

FARM SAFETY 1 July 2026

Safety when replacing concrete slats

Safety when replacing concrete slats

The replacement of concrete slats will be grant aided through TAMS III at a grant rate of 60%.

FARM SAFETY 1 July 2026

Inadequate handling facilities increasing labour

Inadequate handling facilities increasing labour

The results of a large-scale survey showed that only 34% of farmers surveyed had five items highlighted by Teagasc as key to operating an efficient enterprise.

NEWS 1 July 2026

PTO replacement cover grants still open for applications

PTO replacement cover grants still open for applications

Martin Merrick details the details surrounding the National Farm Safety Measure 2026, and how farmers can avail of grant aid with it.

FARM SAFETY 1 July 2026

Safeguarding has come a long way, but we still have further to go

Safeguarding has come a long way, but we still have further to go

A recent increase in deaths on farms is a significant worry, and we need to ensure that this is not repeated again.

FARM SAFETY 1 July 2026

Farmer views wanted on new farm safety code of practice

Farmer views wanted on new farm safety code of practice

The Health and Safety Authority opened public consultation on new farm safety code of practice and risk assessment documents and is looking for feedback from farmers and agricultural organisations.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Poignant Embrace Farm Event

Poignant Embrace Farm Event

The annual Embrace Farm Ecumenical Remembrance Service took place in Abbeyleix last Sunday.

EDITORIAL 1 July 2026

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What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

Operating as a fully standalone commercial entity, Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm (Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd) offers farmers real-world data.

What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

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