SAFE
on 13 Sep 2021
Always ask yourself: are you sure it’s safe?
As the season changes and as winter conditions approach, Michael Murray, public safety manager with ESB Networks, is asking farmers to remain vigilant around the farm.
Adam Woods on 25 Aug 2021
Irish Farmers Journal farm safety competition winners
Adam Woods takes a look at the winning entries from the recent Irish Farmers Journal farm safety competition.
The Dealer on 21 Jul 2021
Farm Safety Week is going global
The "rethink risk" theme seems well chosen, as we are surrounded by risk on farms at all times. And it's the same on the other side of the world.
Adam Woods on 17 Jul 2021
Keeping children safe on farms this summer
Adam Woods has a few tips on keeping children safe on farms this summer.
Adam Woods on 15 Jul 2021
Win €2,000 with Irish Farmers Journal farm safety competition
Adam Woods has details of an Irish Farmers Journal farm safety competition.
Contributor on 23 Jun 2021
In pictures: how to keep your trailer lights in order
With many machines out on the road this time of the year, it is essential that trailer lights are working correctly. Bruce Lett offers some tips when it comes to fault-finding and making repairs
Derek Robinson on 19 May 2021
The day I nearly gassed the dog
Co Down farmer Derek Robinson was mixing slurry when the dog started breathing rapidly.
on 21 Apr 2021
Stay safe by staying clear of overhead electricity wires
Michael Murray, ESB Networks public safety manager, outlines the dangers of working under overhead electricity wires and highlights important safety advice.
on 07 Apr 2021
Always think safety first with machinery and electricity
Michael Murray, ESB Networks public safety manager outlines invaluable advice and tips to keep farmers safe when operating machinery.
Contributor on 16 Mar 2021
Week 23 study guide answers: top tips for a safe farm
As part of last weeks’ study guide (week 23 –top tips for a safe farm), author Michelle Herbert asked students a number questions in the student activities. Here she details the answers.
Gary Abbott on 10 Feb 2021
Six-step tractor loader check-up
While many tractors and loaders have worked hard in recent months and with a the wintry outlook set to continue for now. Gary Abbott offers some tips to ensure machinery remains good working order.
Kieran Mailey on 02 Feb 2021
Five safety tips when assisting cows at calving time
Cows can become extremely temperamental at calving time, so always keep safety in mind when giving animals assistance. Outlined are five tips to improve safety when calving cows.
David Wright on 27 Jan 2021
Farmers need to be alert to COVID-19
With labour stretched in the spring, the last thing any farm family needs is this virus entering their home.
Contributor on 22 Dec 2020
Merry Christmas from Macra na Feirme president Thomas Duffy
Macra na Feirme president Thomas Duffy reflects on the lessons learned from 2020 and looks ahead to 2021
Darren Carty on 09 Dec 2020
Saving a part of Mayo’s heritage
The 2020 GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme is responsible for saving the last standing building from an estate dating back to the 18th century.
Contributor on 25 Nov 2020
Safe and winter-ready tractor operation
Winter is a testing time on both man and machine, making it especially important to keep your tractor in good order. Bruce Lett outlines some of the basics to keep an eye on.
Adam Woods on 25 Nov 2020
Keeping children safe on farms
As part of this week's agritoy focus beef editor Adam Woods takes a look at some tips on keeping children safe on the farm.
Darren Carty on 07 Oct 2020
Always ask yourself the question: are you sure it’s safe!
As the season changes and winter conditions approach, Arthur Byrne, Public Safety Manager, ESB Networks is asking farmers to remain vigilant around the farm.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 18 Aug 2020
COVID-19: meat and dairy worker testing in lockdown counties
HSE documents reveal that dairy as well as meat factory workers are to undergo testing for COVID-19 with a limited time window for companies and factories to return staff information to the HSE.
Niall Hurson on 10 Aug 2020
Carroll Cuisine to suspend operations
The move comes in support of measures by the public health service to prevent the spread of COVID-19.