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Solar panels on roofs – what you need to know
Martin Merrick
Martin Merrick discusses some of the criteria under the TAMS solar scheme regarding farm roofs, with load capacity, ventilation and clear roof lights all being factors to consider.
21 January 2026 Northern Ireland
New safety campaign targets older farmers
The new campaign comes with a strap-line telling farmers to 'Farm wiser to farm longer'
19 January 2026 News
HSA to begin nationwide livestock handling inspections
HSA to launch national inspection campaign focusing on safe handling of livestock ahead of calving season.
Irish Rural Link acquires child farm safety platform AgriKids
AgriKids is a children’s farm safety educational platform founded by Alma Jordan in 2015.
12 January 2026 News
Three fatal accidents on NI farms in 2025
The total number of fatal farm accidents in Northern Ireland last year compares to five farm deaths in 2024 and six fatalities in 2023.
7 January 2026 Northern Ireland
Teenager dies in Clare tractor accident
The single-vehicle accident saw the 16-year-old lose his life on Saturday afternoon.
28 December 2025 News
Specifications on re-roofing grant announced
Farmers have been asking for months as to what the re-roofing grant for farm buildings will look like, with the scheme launched two weeks ago.
23 December 2025 Buildings
Twenty people die on farms in 2025
Minister Healy-Rae urged farmers to prioritise health and safety this Christmas and in the new year.
23 December 2025 News
Farm safety must be priority as 20 die on farms in 2025 - minister
Minister Healy-Rae urged farmers to prioritise health and safety this Christmas and in the new year.
22 December 2025 News
Farmers turn to animation to drive home safety message
A prototype job-planning app that builds farm safety into the various steps involved in completing on-farm tasks is among the concepts developed by the group.
22 December 2025 News
Applications open for new TAMs grant to replace shed roofs
This new grant aid support will be available under the farm safety measure of TAMS.
19 December 2025 News
'Time and money' biggest farm safety barriers - US researcher
Penn State researcher highlights why knowledge alone is not enough to prevent farm injuries and deaths.
17 December 2025 News