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Places filling up fast on free farm chainsaw courses

The courses will be run by FRS Training in locations across Wicklow, Kildare, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary, Roscommon and Leitrim.

NEWS 20 August 2026

Places filling up fast on free farm chainsaw courses

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Cashflow set to hamper farm developments

Cashflow set to hamper farm developments

FARM BUILDINGS 19 August 2026

Safety must remain a priority as drought intensifies farmers’ workload

Safety must remain a priority as drought intensifies farmers’ workload

NEWS 14 August 2026

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

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

Meet the young farmers crowned Ireland's farm skills champions

NEWS 10 August 2026

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

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

The Minister announced that 100% of eligible applications under the farm safety scheme and 75% of eligible nutrient storage applications will again be selected.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Over 15,000 farmers invest in farm safety

Over 15,000 farmers invest in farm safety

New Department figures shine a light on which TAMS 3 sub-schemes saw the highest and lowest rate of approvals since they opened to applications.

NEWS 22 July 2026

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

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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