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Industry fatalities hit 29 following death of farmer who fell from height

Many are being urged to take care as the number of fatalities is up 6 compared to the previous year (2024/25 April to March period) which saw 23 deaths

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Industry fatalities hit 29 following death of farmer who fell from height

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...

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