Farm fatalities

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.

NEWS 22 May 2026

Tractor Safety Week: leading cause of farm fatalities

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Open call for farm safety projects

Open call for farm safety projects

NEWS 4 March 2026

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

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

NEWS 28 February 2026

Three fatal accidents on NI farms in 2025

Three fatal accidents on NI farms in 2025

Three fatal accidents on NI farms in 2025

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 January 2026

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

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

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

NEWS 5 January 2026

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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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 September 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 3 September 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 3 September 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 3 September 2025

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