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Farm Safety Week: The dangers of children on the farm
This year’s HSE Fatal Injuries in Agriculture report highlighted that, of the three members of the public killed, one was a three year-old child…
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More evidence on link between antibiotic use and resistance, report finds
A report from three European health agencies presents new data on antibiotic consumption and antibiotic resistance and reflects improved surveillance…
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Two sheep savaged to death by out-of-control dog in Devon
Two sheep have been savaged to death by an out-of-control dog in a country park in Torquay, Devon. Cockington Country Park has a flock of sheep…
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Farm Safety Week: Farmers urged to stay safe with livestock
Many farmers never stop to consider why animals behave as they do and, more importantly, what this behaviour could mean to their personal safety…
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Rural vehicle crime in limelight as police chase man on stolen ATV through Dales
A man has been arrested after being pursued by police through the Yorkshire Dales on a stolen quad bike. At about 2am on Tuesday (25 July), an…
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Government cracks down on drone misuse as farmers finally get reassurances
Drones will have to be registered and users will have to sit safety awareness tests under new rules to better regulate their growing use, the…
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Farm Safety Week: Falling and falling objects accounts for 30% of farm deaths
The risk of falling from heights or being struck by a falling object accounts for nearly 30% of all farming fatalities. This demonstrates that…
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Police and NFU warn of cuts as livestock crimes on the rise
Attacks on livestock in the UK is becoming 'more and more of a problem' as rural police stations face closure, according to a report. The cost of…
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New Honda initiative helps to improve ATV safety for young farmers
In a bid to help young farmers work more safely on All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Honda is offering a free training course to 25,000 young farmers. The…
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Farm Safety Week: Machinery biggest cause of farm deaths
Poorly used or faulty vehicles and machinery are the biggest cause of death and injury on farms. Farmers come into contact with a host of machinery…
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