Health and Safety

HSA machinery and quad inspections to begin on Monday

The Health and Safety Authority has launched a national safety drive to tackle leading causes of fatalities on farms.

NEWS 21 March 2026

HSA machinery and quad inspections to begin on Monday

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Investigation into death of man at Roscrea meat factory

Investigation into death of man at Roscrea meat factory

NEWS 11 March 2026

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

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

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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 6 October 2025

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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 October 2025

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Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

In east Donegal, farmer Gareth Peoples explains how a tailored vaccination programme transformed the health and performance of his calves, while reducing stress during this busy period.

Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

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