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‘Safety is not an optional extra, it’s a priority’ – IFA
James Hanly
The scheme, announced by Minister Martin Heydon and Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae, allows farmers to write off 50% of the cost of eligible safety equipment each year over two years.
‘Safety is not an optional extra, it’s a priority’ – IFA
More items now eligible for accelerated capital allowances for farm safety
10 April 2025 News
More items now eligible for accelerated capital allowances for farm safety
Cattle crushes, calving gates, fixed sheep handling units, roller doors and yard lights are now eligible for the accelerated capital allowances.
‘Farm Safety First’ winners presented with prizes by Minister Healy-Rae
3 March 2025 Farm safety
‘Farm Safety First’ winners presented with prizes by Minister Healy-Rae
The ceremony took place on Friday 28 February at the Agri Aware farm walk and talk event in Salesian Agricultural College, Pallaskenry, Co Limerick.
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Kerry community hosts memorial tractor run
A family who lost a loved one to a farm accident are keeping his memory alive by hosting an annual tractor run, writes Sarah McIntosh.
22 December 2024 Farm safety
New farm safety initiative rolled out in classrooms
AgriKids and Irish Rural Link have launched two pilot school events, in Clontibret National School, Co Monaghan and Kilmihil National School Co Clare to showcase their new education resource.
6 November 2024 Farm safety
Farm safety first workshop roadshow for TY students launches
The project, run by Agri Aware, aims to educate students on the challenges and dangers of farming by promoting safe farm practices and providing guidance on how to stay safe on farms.
6 November 2024 Farm safety
In photos: handling options available at this year's Ploughing
Rachel Gallagher looks at the animal handing options available at this year’s Ploughing.
20 September 2024 Farm safety
Think carefully when chatting yields this harvest
Think carefully this harvest about decisions and chat about yields. There are plenty of farmers looking at poor crops.
28 July 2024 News