Farmers' Union of Wales (FUW) has urged industry to take safety seriously after the high number of people killed on farmers in 2020 reveals the 鈥榟arrowing reality' of how dangerous farming can be.
More than 40 people were killed on UK farms this year according to Health and Safety Executive (HSE) fatality notifications, including nine in Wales.
FUW deputy president, Ian Rickman, said: "We need to let that statistic sink in.
"That is over forty families who have lost a loved one and who are going through trauma, stress and are, no doubt, experiencing anxiety as well.
"The figure is exceptionally higher than last year and we must make changes on our farms to drastically reduce the number of fatalities."
FUW, as part of the Wales 51AV视频Safety Partnership, aims to help improve the situation and save lives on farm through its work with the group.
He added while the numbers confirm the most tragic of incidents, they do not include the little incidents and near misses, which maybe should serve as a warning.
"When you leave the house in the morning and say 鈥榮ee you later'- mean it," Mr Rickman said.
"Mean it right down to your very core.
"Pay attention to what you are doing, slow down a bit, check that the brake is on and the engine is switched off when you get off the tractor, and wear that helmet when you are on the quad bike and be safe.
"Of course, it is easier said than done, especially on a busy farm where there is never enough time to sit back, but planning the job, whatever that may be, could be a life-saver."
