Farm fatalities

Proposal for farm bereavement support scheme for budget 2027

The Farm Family Crisis Support Scheme is a joint submission by FRS Co-Op and Embrace FARM – which is worth €1.45m over a three-year pilot scheme.

NEWS 11 September 2026

Proposal for farm bereavement support scheme for budget 2027

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Safety must remain a priority as drought intensifies farmers’ workload

Safety must remain a priority as drought intensifies farmers’ workload

NEWS 14 August 2026

Editorial: attitude to risk must change if progress is to be made on farm safety

Editorial: attitude to risk must change if progress is to be made on farm safety

VIEWPOINTS 22 July 2026

Tractor Safety Week: leading cause of farm fatalities

Tractor Safety Week: leading cause of farm fatalities

Tractor Safety Week: leading cause of farm fatalities

NEWS 22 May 2026

Open call for farm safety projects

Open call for farm safety projects

Open call for farm safety projects

NEWS 4 March 2026

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Near doubling in number of farm deaths in 2025 'devastating' - minister

Near doubling in number of farm deaths in 2025 'devastating' - minister

Speaking before the Oireachtas committee on agriculture this week, the minister said that Irish farmers can be 'risk takers'.

NEWS 24 September 2025

Three fatal accidents on NI farms in 2025

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 24 September 2025

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

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

New Health and Safety Authority data reports sharp rise in work-related fatalities in 2025.

NEWS 24 September 2025

Teenager dies in Clare tractor accident

Teenager dies in Clare tractor accident

The single-vehicle accident saw the 16-year-old lose his life on Saturday afternoon.

NEWS 24 September 2025

Twenty people die on farms in 2025

Twenty people die on farms in 2025

Minister Healy-Rae urged farmers to prioritise health and safety this Christmas and in the new year.

NEWS 24 September 2025

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

Minister Healy-Rae urged farmers to prioritise health and safety this Christmas and in the new year.

NEWS 24 September 2025

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 24 September 2025

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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