Planning In Advance Is Key For Tillage Farmers
With July now over, tillage farmers have started the harvesting of Winter barley and crops. In a few short weeks the Spring crops will be also ready. August will be a busy month for both farmers contractors and feed merchants. The weather plays a major part in the...
FRS Network, IFA & HSA Join Forces for Farm Safety
FRS Network, the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) and the Health & Safety Authority (H.S.A) have come together to promote the 8th National Farm Safety Week. Compiling their resources and knowledge, each organisation is ‘working together to reduce farm accidents’ on...
Stay Safe While Working At Heights
Farm Safety week highlights a number of dangers in relation to working in the agricultural sector including working with livestock, child safety and tractor driving. However, this year there has been a new concern as we see a rise in accidents while working at...
Be Aware Of The Dangers Of Working With Livestock
With breeding season coming to an end, this time of year can be one of the most dangerous times on a farm. Many farmers will have finished with AI and have let a stock bull out with the cows to serve the remainder of the herd. The dangers associated with bulls are...