Farm fatalities

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

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

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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

NEWS 15 September 2025

New youth support service from Embrace

New youth support service from Embrace

NEWS 3 September 2025

Protecting yourself while working at heights

Protecting yourself while working at heights

Protecting yourself while working at heights

BUILDINGS 3 September 2025

IFA reminds farmers to be cautious during Farm Safety Week

IFA reminds farmers to be cautious during Farm Safety Week

IFA reminds farmers to be cautious during Farm Safety Week

NEWS 18 July 2025

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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 1 January 1970

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 1 January 1970

Farmers asked to put forward loved one’s names for remembrance service

Farmers asked to put forward loved one’s names for remembrance service

Embrace FARM was established by Brian and Norma Rohan in 2014, following the tragic loss of Brian’s father Liam in a farming accident.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Machinery operators ‘need to be conscious of other road users’ – Healy-Rae

Machinery operators ‘need to be conscious of other road users’ – Healy-Rae

The busy period coincides with with the June bank holiday weekend with many children and families beginning their holidays and heading to the countryside.

NEWS 1 January 1970

More older farmers killed in farm accidents

More older farmers killed in farm accidents

A farm safety and well-being conference was held in Belfast on Tuesday.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 January 1970

Man in his 60s dies in Kerry farm incident

Man in his 60s dies in Kerry farm incident

The farm incident occurred late Friday in north Co Kerry and the HSA are now investigating the death.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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