41 people killed on GB farms in 2020/2021

New data from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed 41 people were killed on UK farms in 2020/2021, the highest number of deaths in the last five years.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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41 people killed on GB farms in 2020/2021

NFU deputy president and FSP England chairman Stuart Roberts said by sharing experiences, ideas and examples of tried and tested safety measures, the farming community can provide each other with solutions...

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