Health and Safety Authority

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 7 January 2026

Editorial: farm deaths double in 2025

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Farm fatalities account for 40% of all work-related deaths

Farm fatalities account for 40% of all work-related deaths

NEWS 5 January 2026

HSA investigating after man dies on Cork farm

HSA investigating after man dies on Cork farm

NEWS 12 December 2025

Watch: are you protecting yourself while spraying?

Watch: are you protecting yourself while spraying?

Watch: are you protecting yourself while spraying?

NEWS 15 October 2025

HSA campaign to target deadly falls in farming

HSA campaign to target deadly falls in farming

HSA campaign to target deadly falls in farming

NEWS 6 October 2025

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Almost 70% of farm fatalities so far this year 65 or older – HSA

Almost 70% of farm fatalities so far this year 65 or older – HSA

Senior inspector with the HSA Ger Hartnett said while older farmers “play an invaluable role in the farming community”, they are “disproportionately at risk of serious injury”.

NEWS 25 June 2025

HSA to target forestry sector in new safety campaign

HSA to target forestry sector in new safety campaign

This nationwide campaign, which will specifically look at the code of practice in this regard, aims to ensure safe working conditions in the sector.

NEWS 25 June 2025

Farmers urged to prioritise safety as Farm Safety Week kicks off

Farmers urged to prioritise safety as Farm Safety Week kicks off

So far in 2025, there have been 12 farming fatalities, the same amount as the total number of fatalities in farming in 2024.

NEWS 25 June 2025

Almost 1,500 safety inspections in agriculture, forestry and fishing in 2024

Almost 1,500 safety inspections in agriculture, forestry and fishing in 2024

This figure comes from the HSA’s 2024 annual report which showed that the authority conducted 11,600 workplace inspections and investigations across all economic sectors.

FARM SAFETY 25 June 2025

Farm safety has to move in the right direction

Farm safety has to move in the right direction

There was a decrease in the volume of fatal farm accidents last year, and hopefully this trend continues, writes Martin Merrick.

FARM SAFETY 25 June 2025

New action plan targeting farm fatalities launched

New action plan targeting farm fatalities launched

The Farm Safety Partnership (FSPAC) launched the plan for 2025 to 2027 with the goal to tackle persistent safety challenges in the sector while fostering a culture of safety and wellbeing.

FARM SAFETY 25 June 2025

Teagasc advice on farm safety

Teagasc advice on farm safety

Francis Bligh, Teagasc health and safety specialist, on the potential dangers around the farm and how to avoid them.

25 June 2025

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How calving alerts take the pressure off

Calving season is just around the corner and many dairy farmers are preparing for one of the busiest times of the year.

How calving alerts take the pressure off

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