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Investigation into death of man at Roscrea meat factory

The HSA has launched an investigation into the incident which is understood to have occurred on Monday.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Investigation into death of man at Roscrea meat factory

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Meade Potato Company fined €150,000 for serious workplace incident

Meade Potato Company fined €150,000 for serious workplace incident

NEWS 23 February 2026

Home Farm: another week of enforced idleness

Home Farm: another week of enforced idleness

VIEWPOINTS 18 February 2026

Explainer: the Mercosur trade deal on beef access

Explainer: the Mercosur trade deal on beef access

Explainer: the Mercosur trade deal on beef access

NEWS 14 January 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

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Editorial: farm deaths double in 2025

Editorial: farm deaths double in 2025

Adam Woods takes a look at the 2025 farm fatality figures and asks some questions around what can be done to reduce farm deaths.

EDITORIAL 1 October 2025

HSA farm health and wellbeing inspection campaign taking place this week

HSA farm health and wellbeing inspection campaign taking place this week

The HSA said health and wellbeing are critical factors in reducing serious injuries and fatalities on farms.

NEWS 1 October 2025

Employee involved in fatal incident at Tayto factory in Meath

Employee involved in fatal incident at Tayto factory in Meath

The incident involved an employee of an independent potato supplier, according to the crisp company.

NEWS 1 October 2025

Environmental and community guidelines launched for AD plants

Environmental and community guidelines launched for AD plants

The Government has launched a Biomethane Environmental Sustainability Charter with recommendations on digestate management, sustainable feedstock, plant design, and community engagement for AD plants.

NEWS 1 October 2025

Watch: 'my head was dizzy and the headaches were cruel'

Watch: 'my head was dizzy and the headaches were cruel'

Mobile plunge sheep dipping operator Kevin Sheridan from Co Meath recalls the after effects of dipping sheep without any protective face mask, Darren Carty reports.

FARM SAFETY 1 October 2025

HSA campaign to target deadly falls in farming

HSA campaign to target deadly falls in farming

All-island safety campaign targets deadly falls in construction and farming.

NEWS 1 October 2025

The art of hedge-cutting: short back and sides is not in fashion anymore

The art of hedge-cutting: short back and sides is not in fashion anymore

Peter Thomas Keaveney attended a recent Teagasc hedge cutting management event in Kildalton College, where the focus was on good management, cutting advice and machine maintenance.

NEWS 1 October 2025

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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