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Ministers issue safety reminder ahead of big freeze
Noel Bardon
Farmers have been asked to keep safety in mind over the cold period of weather that will make farming more risky.
3 December 2022 Opinion
Opinion: we need to take steps to make country roads safer
Three quarters of road deaths occur on rural roads, so perhaps we need to consider some radical steps to make them safer, says Pat O'Toole
23 November 2022 Agri toys
'I am able to drive it by myself'
Enzo Keane reviewed the John Deere Gator for IFJ Junior.
Almost 60% of farmers engage in 'unsafe farming practices'
Roughly 26% of farmers can be considered to practice safe farming, the research found.
21 November 2022 News
Farm generators: what are the options?
Aidan Brennan takes a look at the options available for farmers thinking of purchasing an electricity generator.
16 November 2022 Winter Indoor Management
Sack the phone when driving, urge PSNI
The use of mobile phones while driving is a major road safety issue in NI.
9 November 2022 Northern Ireland
High Court dismisses farmer's €75,000 claim against Teagasc
The cow scanner would have been protected from the cow if he’d used the safety bar which Teagasc says was available, the judge stated. Gordon Deegan reports.
8 November 2022 News
Have you got an idea on how to make the agricultural industry safer?
As part of the Safe Family Farms initiative, ESB Networks and the Irish Farmers Journal are delighted to announce the return of the Safe Family Farm Schools Competition.
3 November 2022
New smart camera system from Valtra
To mark the 10-year anniversary of its Unlimited studio, Valtra has added a new smart camera system called VIEW to improve both visibility and safety while approaching junctions.
3 November 2022 News
Free pair of Dunlop Purofort wellies worth €85
A 1-year print subscription could cost farmers as little as €10 - subscribe today and get a free pair of Dunlop wellies!
2 November 2022
2021 sees number of fatal fatalities halve
Data on farming, forestry and fishing workplaces are combined in some aspects of the Health and Safety Authority’s reporting.
24 October 2022 News
UCD AgSoc announces charities for 100th anniversary
There are lots of events planned to mark the 100th anniversary of AgSoc in UCD, says auditor Ciara Byers.
19 October 2022 News