There has been a dramatic fall in fatalities on farm in Northern Ireland according to the Health and Safety Executive's annual report. The report said four people died in agricultural-related accidents last year, compared to 11 the year before.
However so far this year in the south 22 farm deaths have occurred to date, compared with 16 to the same point last year.
The HSENI said the drop in fatalities was very encouraging but farm safety remained a challenge.
Keith Morrison, HSENI chief executive said: "There is certainly no room for complacency, particularly given that this year to date has already sadly witnessed another four fatalities in agriculture.
"We must collectively continue to do all we can to ensure that farm deaths and accidents become a thing of the past."
A Teagasc report on farm safety identifies Friday as the worst day for fatal farm accidents.
