Health and Safety

HSA to highlight safety through virtual reality experience at Ploughing

Interactive dramatisation and a virtual reality experience will help visitors to the HSA stand to recognise the risks from unstable bales and farm machinery.

NEWS 14 September 2026

HSA to highlight safety through virtual reality experience at Ploughing

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Final few days to submit TAMS applications

Final few days to submit TAMS applications

BUILDINGS 26 August 2026

Ranking and selection to be applied to TAMS 3 tranche 12 applications

Ranking and selection to be applied to TAMS 3 tranche 12 applications

NEWS 6 August 2026

Dairymaster fined €400,000 following fatal farm incident

Dairymaster fined €400,000 following fatal farm incident

Dairymaster fined €400,000 following fatal farm incident

NEWS 28 July 2026

Always 'Dial Before You Dig': before you break ground, know what lies beneath

Always 'Dial Before You Dig': before you break ground, know what lies beneath

Always 'Dial Before You Dig': before you break ground, know what lies beneath

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Only one in five farm contractors use sunscreen during heatwaves - FCI survey

Only one in five farm contractors use sunscreen during heatwaves - FCI survey

Sun safety is important even in the tractor cab, as some of the most harmful UV rays still pass through glass, FCI warns farmers and contractors.

NEWS 14 April 2026

How to make construction appointments on farms

How to make construction appointments on farms

Nearly all farm projects require appointments to be made regarding risks of health and safety, with the farmer responsible for making these appointments writes Martin Merrick.

BUILDINGS 14 April 2026

Man dies in Waterford farm fatality

Man dies in Waterford farm fatality

The incident took place on Sunday and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

NEWS 14 April 2026

Tractor Safety Week: leading cause of 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 14 April 2026

Opportunity still exists to improve efficiency in systems

Opportunity still exists to improve efficiency in systems

While the approval rate in many TAMS III entry routes has dropped to anywhere from 10% to 60%, the farm safety entry route remained at 100% of applications being approved.

SHEEP HANDLING 14 April 2026

Schemes update: Department publishes new reference layers showing slopes

Schemes update: Department publishes new reference layers showing slopes

The maps can be used to denote areas where slurry can be applied with a splash plate as opposed to LESS equipment.

SCHEMES 14 April 2026

Wear the correct gear when spraying

Wear the correct gear when spraying

When spraying, you need to be protected from splashes, spills and fumes. The correct personal protective equipment needs to be worn.

NEWS 14 April 2026

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From soil to sold: top tips for selling your farm in Ireland

As we approach the end of another busy season for farm sales, many farmers will naturally start thinking ahead to their own plans for the future.

From soil to sold: top tips for selling your farm in Ireland

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