Farmer from Derbyshire dies in slurry pit accident
23rd June 2021
Another tragic farming incident calls for clarity on farming safety measures.
Top tips for preventing combine fires this harvest
22nd June 2021
With harvest quickly approaching and potentially dry conditions increasing fire risks, NFU Mutual has issued advice for farmers to help prevent combine fires.
Safe Storage Cabinets for Pesticides and other Agrochemicals
17th June 2021
Are you doing enough to ensure that your pesticides and other agricultural chemicals are stored safely and securely?
Farming community saddened by the blow of another fatal accident
26th May 2021
Farming has long been one of the most dangerous industries to work in, with serious accidents and fatalities far more likely than in other sectors. The latest incident occurred on the 12th May, and is currently under investigation.
New tractor safety bumper to prevent crash fatalities
25th May 2021
The new Tractor Shield bumper has been designed to help increase the safety of agricultural machines for all road users.
Agriculture the riskiest sector to work in, but less than 50% of farmers have a will
11th May 2021
An informal poll at a recent succession planning webinar for NFU farmers, showed that only 17 out of 40 participants had a will, despite agriculture being considered one of the most dangerous sectors to work in.
Trailer safety campaign to launch in May
26th April 2021
Tilly Pass is set to launch a trailer safety campaign on 1st May, running through the main harvest towing season, to raise awareness of recommended machinery safety, available through the Head to Tow app.
Suppression systems “could save lives, combines and this year’s harvest”
22nd April 2021
Farmers installing suppression kits on their combine harvesters are set to benefit from discounted insurance and a safer harvest, says NFU Mutual.
Livestock farmers face higher risk of injury, study suggests
21st April 2021
Agricultural injuries on farms are more likely to occur through interaction with animals than other operations, according to new research.
The role of smart wifi in keeping farms safe
8th April 2021
Rural crime in the UK hit an eight-year high in 2020, costing farms and rural businesses around £54 million. Gareth Williams, CEO at Gigaclear, a leading rural broadband provider, talks to us about the essential role that Smart WiFi can have in keeping rural communities safe from crime.
This app could save your life
5th April 2021
“What3words has become an absolutely essential part of the modern farmer’s toolkit,” says Rhonda Thompson, the NFU’s Lincolnshire county adviser.
Technology with a “hugely powerful impact”
31st March 2021
Since its Lamma launch in 2020, the Smart Farmer app has taken the industry by storm, quickly becoming a must-have safety device on farms across the UK. Its creator, Marc Skivington, originally created the app to help with machinery checks on his own farm, and has since developed a range of updates, covering lone working, training, risk assessments and more.
