North Yorkshire farmers fined after man was trampled to death by cows

Two farmers from North Yorkshire have been fined after a former teacher, David Clark, was killed by a herd of cows while crossing the right of way.

Father of toddler struck by telehandler given 12-month prison sentence 

The father of a three-year-old boy who died after being struck by a telehandler on a Tottington farm has been sentenced to 12 months in prison. 

Farmers urged to stay safe while driving farm machinery

Farmers and hauliers are being urged not to forget safety when it comes to loading and unloading on farms.

‘He had a heart of gold’ – farmer killed by exploding tractor tyre

A 23-year-old farmer suffered fatal head injuries after a tractor tyre exploded while he was inflating it.

Father of toddler struck by telehandler found not guilty of manslaughter

The father of a three-year-old boy who died after being struck by a telehandler on a Tottington farm has been cleared of manslaughter.

‘There is no such thing as safe slurry tank’ – Farmers warned over risks from deadly gases

Farmers have been warned that a little-known deadly gas emitted by slurry, even in open spaces, is responsible for fatalities in farming every year.

Company ordered to pay over £140k after man fell through barn roof

A company has to pay over £140,000 after a man was left seriously injured when he fell through a barn roof at a farm in Southampton.

Sugar beet farmers reminded to be prepared while working in darkness

Yellow Wellies and British Sugar have asked sugar beet farmers to follow a few important rules when working during dark winter mornings.

All-new app helps tackle dangers of farming

Farming is one of the deadliest industries and every year, hardworking farmers lose their lives, limbs, and livelihoods to preventable accidents. Tractor rollovers, slurry tank tragedies, machinery mishaps. These aren’t just statistics; they’re shattered families, lost futures, and empty chairs at the dinner table.

Barn and tractor blaze on Hampshire farm treated as arson  

A fire that destroyed two barns as well as three tractors on a farm near Totton, Hampshire, is being treated as an arson attack.

Jeremy Clarkson forced to close his shop due to damages 

Jeremy Clarkson has recently informed his fans that he was forced to close Diddly Squat Farm Shop due to damage caused by Storm Darragh. 

Cornwall: Nine cows killed during Storm Darragh

Nine cows from a Cornish farm have been killed during Storm Darragh. 

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