Health and Safety

Avoid a shock this autumn, says NIE

Farmers and contractors must not be complacent when it comes to overhead power lines

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 October 2026

Avoid a shock this autumn, says NIE

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Real-time nitrates figures on the horizon

Real-time nitrates figures on the horizon

SCHEMES 23 September 2026

Young people get behind the tractor wheel in farm safety initiative

Young people get behind the tractor wheel in farm safety initiative

NEWS 23 September 2026

HSA to highlight safety through virtual reality experience at Ploughing

HSA to highlight safety through virtual reality experience at Ploughing

HSA to highlight safety through virtual reality experience at Ploughing

NEWS 14 September 2026

Final few days to submit TAMS applications

Final few days to submit TAMS applications

Final few days to submit TAMS applications

BUILDINGS 26 August 2026

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

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

The Minister announced that 100% of eligible applications under the farm safety scheme and 75% of eligible nutrient storage applications will again be selected.

NEWS 22 May 2026

Dairymaster fined €400,000 following fatal farm incident

Dairymaster fined €400,000 following fatal farm incident

The case arose following a fatal work-related incident which occurred at a dairy farm in Co Limerick in 2020.

NEWS 22 May 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

Summer brings an increase in groundworks on the farm, whether that’s land drainage after a difficult winter, fencing, ditch clearing, trenching, or preparing foundations for new sheds and buildings.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 22 May 2026

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 22 May 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 22 May 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 22 May 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 22 May 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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