The first National Farm Safety Awareness Day was held in July to highlight the risks involved in what continues to be the most dangerous occupation in Ireland. The numbers killed in accidents on farm are up 70 per cent on this time last year.
IFA president Eddie Downey said farming is a high-risk occupation, and farmers are often tired and stressed. But they should make every effort to “avoid shortcuts”. Further information can be found in the dedicated “Farm Safety” section of the IFA website.
