Farm safety

Safety must remain a priority as drought intensifies farmers’ workload

The ICMSA has highlighted that farmers must put safety first as they face the pressures of ongoing drought and mounting workload.

NEWS 14 August 2026

Safety must remain a priority as drought intensifies farmers’ workload

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Two hands-on training days for women in agriculture in northwest

Two hands-on training days for women in agriculture in northwest

NEWS 10 August 2026

Meet the young farmers crowned Ireland's farm skills champions

Meet the young farmers crowned Ireland's farm skills champions

NEWS 10 August 2026

Ranking and selection to be applied to TAMS 3 tranche 12 applications

Ranking and selection to be applied to TAMS 3 tranche 12 applications

Ranking and selection to be applied to TAMS 3 tranche 12 applications

NEWS 6 August 2026

Over 15,000 farmers invest in farm safety

Over 15,000 farmers invest in farm safety

Over 15,000 farmers invest in farm safety

NEWS 6 August 2026

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New farm safety guidance for social farmers and farm walk hosts

New farm safety guidance for social farmers and farm walk hosts

Minister Niall Collins has launched a new initiative to support social farmers and all farmers who host farm walks and open days on their land to make farm health and safety a top priority.

FEATURES 22 July 2026

Farm Safety Live returns to Tullamore Show

Farm Safety Live returns to Tullamore Show

Farm Safety Live will showcase practical demonstrations on livestock handling, machinery and working at heights.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Dairymaster fined €400,000 following fatal farm incident

Dairymaster fined €400,000 following fatal farm incident

The case arose following a fatal work-related incident which occurred at a dairy farm in Co Limerick in 2020.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Editorial: attitude to risk must change if progress is to be made on farm safety

Editorial: attitude to risk must change if progress is to be made on farm safety

If you don’t fill a tractor with diesel it will stop, and the human body is very similar.

VIEWPOINTS 22 July 2026

Safety must be the first priority at harvest time

Safety must be the first priority at harvest time

Safety has to be first and foremost in people’s minds at harvest time. It’s busy, but being organised can be a big benefit.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Farming accounts for 40% of workplace fatalities, ministers warn

Farming accounts for 40% of workplace fatalities, ministers warn

The focus of Farm Safety Week this year is people, as too many farming families are living with the impacts of serious injuries.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Peter 'Chap' Cleere: 'I'll only be a minute' is a phrase every farmer knows

Peter 'Chap' Cleere: 'I'll only be a minute' is a phrase every farmer knows

Fianna Fáil's agriculture spokesperson Peter 'Chap' Cleere wants farmers to keep their personal safety and that of all others who come onto their farms in the front of their minds this and every week.

OPINION 22 July 2026

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