Welsh farmer died after overfilled animal feed bin fell on him

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 

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

An eight-year-old boy died after he was shot in the head and face on a farm in Cumbria. 

Are your trailer brakes up to scratch?

Merit Inspection Services shares advice on legal requirements, findings from testing data, and its range of solutions.

Welsh farmer found dead in slurry tank 

Tributes have been paid to a Welsh farmer who was found dead in a slurry tank after he was reported missing. 

Lancashire farmer cheats death after crashing into electricity pole 

A Lancashire farmer has cheated death after crashing into an electricity pole and bringing down overhead electricity lines carrying 6,600 volts.  

10-year-old boy crushed to death by quadbike

A 10-year-old boy, Thomas Bull, was crushed to death by a quadbike after taking the vehicle without his parents’ permission, an inquest heard. 

Over a dozen people killed on farms since April 

The HSE has been notified of 13 farm deaths since 1st April, with eight deaths linked to transport.

Tractor driver airlifted to hospital after crash

A tractor driver has been airlifted to hospital following a crash in North Yorkshire.

Trailer safety: The ‘root’ to success

As agricultural machines begin transporting root crops, industry groups have come together for a new campaign to ensure trailer safety.

Teenager caught using phone while driving a tractor

A 16-year-old boy will appear in court over claims that he drove a tractor underage and was using his phone while driving. 

How to minimise the risks from PTO shafts

Accidents involving PTO shafts are among the most common causes of serious injuries when operating farm machinery.

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