Safe Family Farms
Jack Kennedy on 18 Dec 2019
Poultry farming: highlighting the risks
Poultry farming, whether on a small scale or large scale, poses a number of risks that need to be managed or there can be serious consequences.
Darren Carty on 11 Dec 2019
High-risk period for electricity-related accidents
Arthur Byrne, public safety manager, ESB Networks, outlines important electrical safety precautions at this time of year.
Darren Carty on 04 Dec 2019
The Dingle project – transitioning to a low carbon energy system
The three-year innovative project is trialling new technologies that aims to develop a smart, resilient, low carbon electricity network. Darren Carty speaks to project manager John Fitzgerald.
Tommy Moyles on 27 Nov 2019
Health and safety demo highlights the risks
A health and safety demonstration took place at Macroom Mart recently highlighted the risks associated with farm machinery, livestock handling and chainsaw safety.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 09 Oct 2019
Change in weather brings feeding equipment out earlier
Farmers may have had plans to carry out some remedial works on equipment, which now need to be fast tracked to ensure optimum working performance and avoid health and safety risks.
Jack Kennedy on 25 Sep 2019
Milking your way to safety
Organised farmers who have learned from mistakes of the past are often good to expose lessons for others, writes Jack Kennedy.
Darren Carty on 18 Sep 2019
Safe Family Farms: reader questions answered
Darren Carty sums up some of the answers to questions received from readers in recent weeks.
Darren Carty on 11 Sep 2019
ESB Networks – connecting communities at the National Ploughing Championships
Jane Moloney, marketing specialist with ESB Networks, summarises a busy programme of events taking place on the ESB Networks stand.
Darren Carty on 28 Aug 2019
Tighter window for field work increases risk of accidents
Farmers and contractors are being forced to work in a stop-start manner with recent weather and an unfavourable forecast imposing longer working days when weather allows work to take place.
Darren Carty on 07 Aug 2019
Transporting grain and bales safely
There have been a number of incidents in recent weeks of straw and hay bales going up in flames during transport or loads becoming undone.
Shane Murphy on 31 Jul 2019
Safe Family Farms: safeguarding yourself at a show
Shane Murphy looks at how to ensure your safety when it comes to animal transportation and handling on show day.
Luke McDermott on 24 Jul 2019
Safe Family Farms: safety is paramount for upcoming hedge-cutting season
With the hedge-cutting season fast approaching, farmers and contractors need to be aware of the dangers involved with hedge cutting.
Jack Kennedy on 17 Jul 2019
Farm Accidents on the rise nationally
Farmers like to think they are more safety conscious but the statistics show a rising number of farm accidents, writes Jack Kennedy.
James Taylor on 17 Jul 2019
‘No one will ever give out to you for being too careful’
As part of National Farm Safety Week, James Taylor spoke to some of those who have been affected by a farm-related accident.
Aidan Brennan on 10 Jul 2019
Safety tips when handling feed
Harvest is a busy time of year on farms and health and safety risks increase. Aidan Brennan reports.
Paul Mooney on 03 Jul 2019
Plan a safe summer holidays for the children
Children are now on holidays and will be outdoors in the good weather – some planning will help ensure they stay safe on the farm.
Darren Carty on 19 Jun 2019
TAMS vital to on-farm investment and improved safety
Many farmers would not be in a position to fund farmyard improvements or take advantage of the latest technology advancements without access to TAMS funding.
Tommy Heffernan on 12 Jun 2019
Safe Family Farms: why it’s never worth taking a chance
Journal vet Tommy Heffernan lists some safety tips when working with animals this summer.
Thomas Hubert on 22 May 2019
Biogas has potential to place farmers in new safety league
Bioenergy is a promising industry for Irish farmers, but producing flammable fuel will mean taking safety to a new level. Thomas Hubert reports on the German experience.
Peter Varley on 01 May 2019
Farm infrastructure Focus: robots, underpasses and astro tracks
From underpasses to astro tracking, the farm infrastructure Focus profiles what is trending on today's farms.