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Farm safely this summer
Fatalities from work related incidents in Ireland rose from 36 in 2024 to 58 in 2025, with agriculture being the most dangerous sector. The Health and Safety Authority report that the agriculture sector, with 23 deaths, continues to account for the highest number of fatalities. Martina Donnelly gives practical advice on staying safe on farm during the busy summer months.
6 June 2026
Tractor Safety Week: Tractor driver tiredness and fatigue
Tractor driver tiredness and fatigue are major contributors to farm accidents, especially during busy periods like silage, harvest, and lambing. As part of Tractor Safety Week, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, Francis Bligh shares essential safety tips for machinery operators.
29 May 2026
Tractor Safety Week: Safety for older and younger persons
HSA figures tell us that over 90% of childhood deaths on farms had a farm vehicle or a machine involved. As part of Tractor Safety Week, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, Francis Bligh focuses on tractor safety for older and younger persons.
28 May 2026
Tractor Safety week: Take care with blind spots
As part of Tractor Safety Week, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, Francis Bligh shares some tips to manage blind spots around tractors.
27 May 2026
Tractor Safety Week: The importance of safe tractor operation
Tractors and farm vehicles are vitally important on farms, but they must be operated carefully to prevent accidents. As part of Tractor Safety Week, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, Francis Bligh writes on the importance of safe tractor operation.
26 May 2026
Tractor Safety Week: Maintenance and tidy tractors
Tractor Safety Week shares simple steps that can save lives on farms. Monday’s Tractor Safety Week theme highlights the importance of Tractor maintenance and tidy tractors, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist, Francis Bligh tells us more.
25 May 2026
View parlour and building designs from the comfort of your own home
Are you embarking on a building project or looking for guidance on how to make improvements around your farmyard? If so, checking out the virtual farmyard tours collection on the Teagasc website is a must.
23 May 2026
Caution with slurry
A challenging start to 2026 has resulted in the agitation and spreading of slurry being delayed on many farms. With the silage season underway and slurry tanks beginning to move, make yourself aware of the risks.
20 May 2026
A new route to a career in the equine industry
Developed through a unique collaboration between Teagasc and leading organisations across the Irish equine industry, including Horse Sport Ireland, Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association, Horse Racing Ireland, Godolphin Flying Start, Irish National Stud and Coolmore Stud, Teagasc will host a webinar to explore the opportunities within the Equine Stud Farm Manager Apprenticeship on Thursday, 21 May at 7pm.
18 May 2026
Irish Knowledge Transfer Association Annual Conference hosted by Teagasc
Teagasc hosted the Irish Knowledge Transfer Association (IKTA) Annual Conference, From Knowledge to Impact, at the Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, on Thursday, 14 May 2026.
15 May 2026