Many tillage farmers and contractors have started to harvest or are harvesting winter barley and oats at present; farmers are also busy baling straw and drawing grain.

Some farmers may have a break from the very busy workload between the harvesting of different crops and this provides an ideal time to make safety checks.

AgriLand compiled a list of measures that can be easily checked and changed – with little effort – and make your farm a lot safer.

Take rests and keep hydrated; fatigue is a major contributor to accidents. Harvest conditions have been less pressurised so far this year, as the good weather has provided farmers with a longer harvest window than usual.

Take advantage of this window when it comes and avoid long hours. If you are tired, take a rest or get extra help on the farm where possible.