Health and Safety

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 7 January 2026

Three fatal accidents on NI farms in 2025

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HSA campaign to target deadly falls in farming

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

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

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Reduce the risk: key points to consider when it comes to quad safety

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Call to cancel CAP funding on dangerous farms

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NEWS 10 September 2025

€7.7m paid out in farm injury claims over six years

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The proportion of damage claims arising from farm incidents that result in life-altering injuries sees the average injuries damage awarded being higher on farms than in other sectors of the economy.

NEWS 10 September 2025

Top shearers to battle it out in shearing shed

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Shearing competitions take place on Wednesday 17 September, with shearing and wool spinning demonstrations, industry talks and a focus on health and safety on Tuesday 16 and Thursday 18 September.

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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