Health and safety

Farm Tech Talk: suckler outlook, US trade and peatland appeals

This week, Adam discusses the positive outlook for sucklers, Darren covers the peatlands appeals process and Lorcan reviews recent trade developments.

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Bracken control moves beyond chemical spray

Bracken control moves beyond chemical spray

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 July 2025

Details released of IFA’s upcoming free farmer health check events

Details released of IFA’s upcoming free farmer health check events

NEWS 25 July 2025

IFJ Junior: savvy teens know how to stay safe on the farm

IFJ Junior: savvy teens know how to stay safe on the farm

IFJ Junior: savvy teens know how to stay safe on the farm

FEATURES 23 July 2025

300 free safety training courses available to farm families

300 free safety training courses available to farm families

300 free safety training courses available to farm families

FARM SAFETY 22 July 2025

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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

Minister urges forest owners to seek advice before selling windblown timber

Minister urges forest owners to seek advice before selling windblown timber

"It cannot be overstated how important health and safety and indemnity and insurance issues are in harvesting and sale of windblown trees".

FORESTRY 25 June 2025

Fatigue: more than just being tired

Fatigue: more than just being tired

Fatigue in farming is common place owing to the lack of available labour and the seasonality of work, writes Martin Merrick.

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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China delivering for Irish agri-food exports

Suki Wu tells Phelim O’Neill how the stars aligned for her to be part of the drive to grow Irish food and drink exports to China for over a decade and it’s not finished yet.

China delivering for Irish agri-food exports

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