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Plans for more female-only tractor driving courses
Sarah McIntosh
FRS Training has rolled out more female-only tractor-driving courses after a successful pilot programme was attended by 43 participants, writes Sarah McIntosh.
14 May 2024 Schemes
Over half of eligible TAMS tranche two applications approved
The Department have been steaming ahead with approvals with over half of the 9,110 applications received under tranche 2 being approved.
11 May 2024 Management
Five areas to focus on farm safety
Keep safety in mind as farms move into silage season and other fieldwork is carried out. Outlined are some tips to working safely.
Farm Tech Talk: beef price slide, BISS deadline and nitrates in Europe
An update on beef prices, key farm scheme payment deadlines and nitrates across Europe all feature on this week's episode.
10 May 2024 News
HSA farm safety inspections under way
The HSA has begun inspecting farms nationwide to focus on safe use of machinery on farms. Farmers are urged to address maintenance or servicing issues with their machinery.
10 May 2024 News
UFU warns farmers to be mindful of farm safety when catching up on work
The Ulster Farmers' Union is urging farmers to slow down, be careful with machinery and livestock and be aware that farm accidents can happen in the blink of an eye.
9 May 2024 News
Minister Heydon urges safety when working with slurry
Minister Martin Heydon has asked that farmers take care when spreading slurry in the coming weeks as the weather picks up.
1 May 2024 News
New app being developed to enhance farm safety
The app is currently being developed as part of PhD research and should be launched by the end of the year.
20 April 2024 News
Spike in injuries when farm workload increases
As the weather picks up and workload increases, Teagasc is urging farmers to keep an eye on farm safety.
17 April 2024 News
HSA reschedules farm inspection blitz
A focused farm inspection campaign on the safe use of farm machinery timed ahead of the busy harvesting season had been due to kick off in the coming weeks.
5 April 2024 News
Farm safety awareness campaign launched by Department and HSA
The Department and the Health and Safety Authority launched a campaign to promote farm safety practices and behavioural change when operating farm vehicles and machinery.
2 April 2024 News
Desperate Farmwife: I think nipple confusion is just my lot in life
Ever try to give a newborn calf a bottle? Our Desperate Farmwife is in the thick of calving season.
20 March 2024 Features