Farm Safety

Amy works on her family’s tenanted farm at Halsall, Lancashire. Working mainly with her dad, Amy farms 285ha (704 acres) of arable crops and 550 beef cross cattle which are all reared through to finishing. You can follow her on Instagram @amygingewilkinson

Andy and Lynda Eadon said in the midst of adversity, they had made it their mission to 'bring communities together, to get people talking and champion British farming'

The Health and Safety Executive confirmed two farmers had died during two separate incidents in England and Scotland

Edale Mountain Rescue Team said the dog walker was airlifted to Sheffield Northern General Hospital’s trauma unit for further treatment

F arming has always been recognised as a hazardous occupation and sadly its safety record has stagnated over the years, with more deaths and non-fatal injuries each year than any other industry

Marian Clode died on April 6 2016 after receiving injuries from a cow attack

Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss said seven cattle have tested positive for the disease since November 11

"I just want to make other people aware of the risks when out enjoying popular footpaths such as this one"

The fires ranged from crops, building and farm equipment and was an increase from 1,800 fires reported in 2021

Two members of the public were also killed on farm from April to June 2023