Farmers warned as Storm Ashley is set to bring strong winds and heavy rain this weekend
18th October 2024
Farmers have been warned to protect themselves and their farms as Storm Ashley is set to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the UK.
Cheshire farm owner fined after man falls from forklift
17th October 2024
A Cheshire farm owner was fined after a man fell from a forklift truck while attempting to repair the roof of a packing shed and died.
Woman tragically died after being trampled to death by cow
16th October 2024
A photo of cows was the last thing a 29-year-old woman sent to her mother before she was trampled to death, an inquest has heard.
One person suffered ‘burn injuries’ following barn fire
15th October 2024
Shropshire firefighters have shared an update on a person who suffered burn injuries following a barn fire near Telford.
NAAC asks farmers why they would not wear ATV helmet
11th October 2024
The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) is asking contractors and farmers why they would not wear an ATV helmet. In a follow-up to the #WearItandShareIt campaign when the NAAC invited social media users to photos of themselves wearing a helmet, this new campaign emphasises there really are no excuses.
Cambridgeshire: Tractor and trailer destroyed in fire
9th October 2024
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service shared a shocking photo of a burnt-out tractor and its trailer following an incident last weekend.
70 hay bales set alight at farm in Berwickshire
8th October 2024
Scottish Borders police are appealing for information after 70 hay bales were set alight at a farm in Berwickshire.
Welsh farmer died after overfilled animal feed bin fell on him
7th October 2024
A Welsh farmer died after an overfilled animal feed bin toppled over on him and his son, an inquest has found.
Cumbria: Farm worker died after being run over by tractor
3rd October 2024
A farm worker from Cumbria died after getting out of a tractor which then began to move and collided with him, an inquest heard.
Cumbria: 8-year-old boy died after being shot on farm
30th September 2024
An eight-year-old boy died after he was shot in the head and face on a farm in Cumbria.
OCT 2024
Are your trailer brakes up to scratch?
24th September 2024
Merit Inspection Services shares advice on legal requirements, findings from testing data, and its range of solutions.
Welsh farmer found dead in slurry tank
23rd September 2024
Tributes have been paid to a Welsh farmer who was found dead in a slurry tank after he was reported missing.