Farm safety

Tom Shelbourne, from West Country Tech, has worked in rural security for the last seven years, and here he reminds farmers that small changes can really help increase security on farm.

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

As the country gears up to celebrate Bonfire night, it is important to be aware of the impact fireworks can have on livestock

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

Farmers have been urged to act now to secure their farm ahead of Storm Agnes

This week's blog is from Alex Black, Farmers Guardian's head of news and business.

Scientists have criticised the ‘undue' focus on grouse shooting, rather than the risks and benefits of controlled burning

Fire crews in North Yorkshire were called out to four farm fires in the space of two days last month

Gardai said they are treating the incident as a 'terrible accident'

Police said the tractor driver sustained serious injuries