health and safety

Coillte and NPWS to use drones for faster detection of forest fires

Coillte and the National Parks and Wildlife Service made the announcement at the launch of the campaign marking the beginning of the forest fire risk danger period.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Coillte and NPWS to use drones for faster detection of forest fires

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HSA machinery and quad inspections to begin on Monday

HSA machinery and quad inspections to begin on Monday

NEWS 21 March 2026

Investigation into death of man at Roscrea meat factory

Investigation into death of man at Roscrea meat factory

NEWS 11 March 2026

Meade Potato Company fined €150,000 for serious workplace incident

Meade Potato Company fined €150,000 for serious workplace incident

Meade Potato Company fined €150,000 for serious workplace incident

NEWS 23 February 2026

Home Farm: another week of enforced idleness

Home Farm: another week of enforced idleness

Home Farm: another week of enforced idleness

VIEWPOINTS 18 February 2026

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Explainer: the Mercosur trade deal on beef access

Explainer: the Mercosur trade deal on beef access

Currently, around 200,000t of beef is exported each year to enter the EU from Mercosur countries. This beef attracts a higher tariff rate.

NEWS 22 October 2025

Three fatal accidents on NI farms in 2025

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 22 October 2025

Editorial: farm deaths double in 2025

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 22 October 2025

HSA farm health and wellbeing inspection campaign taking place this week

HSA farm health and wellbeing inspection campaign taking place this week

The HSA said health and wellbeing are critical factors in reducing serious injuries and fatalities on farms.

NEWS 22 October 2025

Employee involved in fatal incident at Tayto factory in Meath

Employee involved in fatal incident at Tayto factory in Meath

The incident involved an employee of an independent potato supplier, according to the crisp company.

NEWS 22 October 2025

Environmental and community guidelines launched for AD plants

Environmental and community guidelines launched for AD plants

The Government has launched a Biomethane Environmental Sustainability Charter with recommendations on digestate management, sustainable feedstock, plant design, and community engagement for AD plants.

NEWS 22 October 2025

Watch: 'my head was dizzy and the headaches were cruel'

Watch: 'my head was dizzy and the headaches were cruel'

Mobile plunge sheep dipping operator Kevin Sheridan from Co Meath recalls the after effects of dipping sheep without any protective face mask, Darren Carty reports.

FARM SAFETY 22 October 2025

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What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

For dairy farmers Leslie and Sam Caldbeck, producing high-quality silage is central to how their Kilkenny farm performs.

What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

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