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Northern Ireland
Farmers urged to respect gas pipelines
David Wright
GNI (UK) Ltd. have run a series of information events in NI to highlight the importance of gas pipeline safety
25 September 2024 News
Rising deer population a big issue for Mayo farmers
The INHFA has also called for greater stakeholder involvement from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), the Department of Agriculture and forestry companies in a planned cull.
25 September 2024 News
Deer numbers ‘exploding’ in Mayo
The Irish deer strategy group has recommended a further extension to the deer hunting season to help control numbers.
Budget negotiations ongoing on farm safety measure - Heydon
Minister of State Martin Heydon said discussions are taking place as to what a farm safety incentive in the budget may look like.
24 September 2024 News
In photos: handling options available at this year's Ploughing
Rachel Gallagher looks at the animal handing options available at this year’s Ploughing.
20 September 2024 Farm safety
Time ticking for autumn slurry
Time is running out to get slurry tanks emptied before the closed period kicks in, although there are two different start dates for NI and the Republic Ireland.
17 September 2024 Management
Five areas to focus on farm safety this autumn
Farm safety should be kept in mind with all tasks, but with workloads ramping up in autumn, outlined are five areas to focus on.
14 September 2024 Management
New technologies on display at the Innovation Arena
The Innovation Arena at the National Ploughing Championships is a key platform for showcasing Irish capabilities in this area.
11 September 2024 Ploughing Championships
Farmers urged to seek immediate help after accidents or illness
Emergency response charity was speaking ahead of the National Ploughing Championships, which take place in Ratheniska, Co Laois, from 17 to 19 September.
10 September 2024 News
Two men hospitalised after Limerick farm incident
The men fell while carrying out works on a shed roof at a farm in Ardagh in west Limerick.
4 September 2024 News
Three farm safety webinars to tune into over the coming days
Farmers will have the opportunity to put their questions to leading farm health and safety experts during three webinars due to be held over the coming days.
2 September 2024 News
Child safety wristbands to return to Ploughing 2024
Children's parents or guardians can write their phone number on the wristbands to allow for a means of contact should the child wander.
2 September 2024 News