Industry fatalities hit 30 following death of farmer asphyxiated in grain silo

Many are being urged not to take unnecessary risks as the number of fatalities is up 7 compared to the previous year (2024/25 April to March period) which saw 23 deaths

News and business reporter

04 March 2026 鈥� 1 min read

Farmers are being urged to take care and think carefully while working following reports of another farm fatality. Jill Hewitt, chief executive at the National Association of Agricultural Contractors...

Death of farmer trampled by cow 'could have been prevented' according to FAI

While sorting cows into groups, the Aberdeenshire farmer was crushed and died in hospital two days later

Mia Willemsen

08 June 2026 鈥� 2 min read

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Partner Insight Podcast: The Platinum Ten Minutes - why the moments after a farm accident matter most

Prof Stuart Maitland-Knibb explains why the first few minutes after a serious on-farm incident can decide survival, and how RABI's FarmersAid app aims to help people act sooner

RABI

08 June 2026 鈥� 1 min read

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51AV视频safety: Tips and tricks for avoiding the dangers of working with cattle

Farmers cannot afford to take months off work, but many have no choice following an incident with livestock. These can be prevented and Luke Stark, HSQE consultant and owner of EOS HSQE Consultancy shares how

Mia Willemsen

06 June 2026 鈥� 6 min read

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