Farm Safety
A Co. Offaly farmer is urging others to never ignore even the "smallest" injury after a routine job led to life-changing paralysis.
Podcast
Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O'Brien, Breifne O'Brien and Cathal O'Shea bring you the biggest stories...
N.Ireland
The cost of farm fires in NI were up by 42% in 2024, with an estimated total of £7.3m in fire damages being reported by farmers to NFU Mutual
Senator has renewed his call for the establishment of a ‘farm safety agency’ during Seanad session focused on farmer mental health.
Dairy
DFAFM has confirmed that it is "aware of an issue with the quick release mechanism of a particular make of calving gate".
Rural Life
Only 18% of quad users wear a helmet at all times while operating a quad, according to the findings of a new survey.
In the final instalment of the Farm Safe, Farm Well series, we examine the supports available to farm families impacted by serious injury or sudden death. For over a decade, Embrace FARM has provided practical and emotional support to farm families across Ireland who are faced with serious injury or sudden death. The non-profit organisation was founded by Brian and Norma Rohan who live and farm close to Mountrath in Co. Laois. The Farm Safe Farm Well series, produced by Agriland Media in conjunction with AXA Insurance, is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).
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In the final instalment of the Farm Safe, Farm Well series, we examine the supports available to farm families impacted by serious injury or sudden death. Brian and Norma Rohan established Embrace FARM after Brian’s father, Liam Rohan, died following a farm accident in 2012. Along with an annual remembrance service, the organisation provides practical and emotional support to farm families across Ireland who have been affected by serious injury or sudden death.
In this episode of AgriFocus we take a closer look at the issue of rural crime – from trespassing to...
With animals housed, inclement weather, earlier nights and occasionally icy ground, winter time presents challenges to farm safety.
In the latest instalment of Agriland Media’s series, Farm Safe, Farm Well, we meet a farmer who has changed his...
In the latest instalment of Agriland Media’s series, Farm Safe, Farm Well, we meet a farmer who has changed his approach to farm work as he gets older. Padraig Moran runs a beef and tillage enterprise with his son Eoin at Coorevin Farm in Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary. While he has been farming all his life, Padraig has adjusted how he manages his tasks on the farm as his 65th birthday nears. “Firstly, I’ve to be conscious of my age, I’m not getting younger, so I’ve to approach things an awful lot different than I used to,” he said. The Farm...
In this instalment of Agriland Media's series, Farm Safe, Farm Well, we meet an older farmer who has adjusted his approach to farm work.
Agriland Media Group is delighted to collaborate with ESB Networks to bring you the ESB Networks Autumn Safety Series 2025
Farming is a high risk occupation and it is even more so when severe weather arrives. ESB has 10 tips on keeping safe around electricity
In this instalment of Agriland Media’s series, Farm Safe, Farm Well, we meet a farmer who suffered life-changing injuries 40 years ago after she became entangled in a power take-off (PTO). The Farm Safe Farm Well series, produced by Agriland Media in conjunction with AXA Insurance, is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).
Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of death and serious injury in construction and...
In this instalment of Agriland Media’s series, Farm Safe, Farm Well, we meet a farmer who suffered life-changing injuries 40 years ago...
Gardaí have reminded people involved in hunting to have permission from land owners prior to entry on their land.
Agriland Media Group is delighted to collaborate with ESB Networks to bring you the ESB Networks Autumn Safety Series
AgriKids has kicked off its Farm Safety Ambassador Programme, which aims to spread farm safety awareness among primary school children
Agriland Media Group is delighted to announce a new collaboration with ESB Networks which will see the launch of the 'Autumn Safety Series'
In the second instalment of Agriland Media’s new series, Farm Safe, Farm Well, we discuss using quad bikes safely. The use of quad bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) has become increasingly common on farms across Ireland. However, there has been a significant number of farm fatalities and serious injuries involving quads. The Farm Safe Farm Well series, produced by Agriland Media in conjunction with AXA Insurance, is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).
