Farm Safety News

Rural road users are being urged to take extra care during the summer months, as latest claims data from NFU Mutual reveals a heightened risk of collisions involving agricultural vehicles between the start of May and the end of September.

A toddler was pronounced dead at the scene after police were called to reports of a collision involving a tractor in Buckland Brewer.

To help ensure the safety of farm staff and delivery drivers during animal feed deliveries, the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC), in collaboration with other industry stakeholders, has published revised guidance offering practical advice on safely accepting feed consignments.

NFU Mutual is urging farmers to prepare for storms in advance as its customers have suffered damage in excess of £92 million during Storm Dudley, Eunice and Franklin last year, the rural insurer’s latest figures have revealed.

Openfield’s health, safety and environment manager Mark Smith was recognised at the 2023 Safety & Health Excellence Awards for his significant contribution to the implementation and enhancement of health, safety and wellbeing standards at the company.

Farmers are being urged not to compromise on safety in the rush for the first silage cut of the season.

To help address concerns around creating a health and safety policy, the Farm Safety Foundation (also known as Yellow Wellies) have launched a new online ‘Build Your Own Health & Safety Policy’ tool to help farmers create a tailored policy that meets HSE requirements and standards set out by farm assurance schemes.

Business owners and farmers across the UK are being warned about the potentially devastating financial consequences of not insuring their properties for the correct amount as rebuild costs continue to rise.

Dyfed-Powys Police has confirmed it is investigating after a man died at a farm in the Aberhosan area of Machynlleth on Friday evening (17th February), while another man is in hospital with serious injuries.

With the first named storm of the season expected to bring 75mph wind and heavy rain to the North of England and Scotland today (17th February), the NFU Mutual is urging farmers to plan ahead and take necessary safety precautions to protect their families and livestock.

As part of the 6th annual Mind Your Head campaign, intended to raise awareness of deteriorating mental health in the agriculture sector, Farmers Guide spoke with two mental health charities about how pressures like avian flu and price increases have affected farmer well-being.

As the sixth Mind Your Head Week begins, the parents of young Warwickshire farmer Leonard Eadon, who died by suicide last year, have joined a campaign to call for greater action to support mental health in farming.