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Six drystock jobs for January
Adam Woods
Adam Woods takes a look at some jobs that could be completed on drystock farms over the next month
8 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Five fatalities on NI farms during 2024
The five farm deaths last year compares to six fatalities on NI farms in 2023 and three fatalities in 2022.
8 January 2025 News
Twelve people died in farming incidents in 2024
Agriculture accounted for the highest number of work-related fatalities in 2024 despite having a mere 4% share in the workforce.
A robot for working grain stores
This robot could help to take some of the danger out of grain storage, as it can carry out jobs in grain bins and sheds.
30 December 2024 News
Farm accident question to be added to national farm survey
It comes after the Farm Sustainability Data Network (FSDN) expanded its network of measures to include social and environmental statistics.
23 December 2024 News
When it comes to food safety, compliance is the key to success
This year has officially been one of the worst years for enforcement orders since the establishment of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland in 1998 – so how can we do better? writes Janine Kennedy.
18 December 2024 News
Keep your pets safe during the festivities
Festive food and fairy lights make the Christmas season, but your pet could be in danger from a number of delicacies and decorations, writes Margaret Hawkins.
11 December 2024 Health
New forest technology scheme not fit for purpose – IFA
IFA farm forestry chair Padraig Stapleton has raised concerns over how the scheme is designed and the lack of ambition with the budget.
6 December 2024 Forestry
New thatching course launched by the Heritage Council
The course has been developed for people who want to develop an understanding of the principles of thatching and will include work experience.
17 November 2024 News
HSA inspection campaign to focus on farmer health and wellbeing
HSA inspectors will be identifying and discussing the health risks associated with farming during this campaign and will be promoting the guidance and resources available.
15 November 2024 News
Editorial: the altruistic act of organ donation
In any given year, there are approximately 600 people on the national organ transplant list, writes Ciara Leahy.
6 November 2024 Editorial
Using trailing shoes in the hills
LESS is clearly viewed in general now as a cost effective mitigation technology, alongside other measures, such as, the use of protected urea. - Prof Gerry Boyle
6 November 2024 Viewpoints