Along with showcasing the latest research findings, new technologies and latest advice for running successful dairy farms, the Moorepark Open Day will also serve to heighten awareness among farm families.

Taking place next Wednesday, July 2, farm families are invited to explore an interactive farming health and safety trail, designed to promote practice safety awareness on farms. There’s also the opportunity to win one of four €250 FBD hotel vouchers for taking part.

The trail invites attendees to visit at least three of six key safety demonstrations, each focusing on essential farm safety topics including:

• Farm machinery blind spots,
• Working at height,
• Livestock handling, facilities,
• Health and wellbeing,
• Chainsaw safety,
• ATV safety.

At each demonstration, participants will collect a sticker on a specially designed trail card. Completed cards can be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win one of three €250 vouchers for an FBD Hotels & Resorts break, a perfect reward for families who prioritise safety on their farms. An additional €250 voucher is available to the most meaningful and inspiring description of ‘What Farming Safely means to me’.

“This initiative is all about making safety accessible, engaging and family friendly,” said Laurence Shalloo, Head of Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation programme at Teagasc.

“By bringing safety demonstrations to life and adding a bit of fun, we’re helping reinforce critical behaviours that can save lives and protect farmers from injury.”

The initiative is proudly supported by Teagasc and FBD Insurance, two leading organisations committed to enhancing safety, sustainability and wellbeing in Irish agriculture. Participants can pick up their trail cards at the Dairy Open Day starting point in Moorepark and begin their journey through the six learning stations at their own pace.

For more information and to plan your route to the Moorepark Open Day, visit here.