Farming matters: Andy Manson - "Do not rely on the way you have done things previously"

F arming has always been recognised as a hazardous occupation and sadly its safety record has stagnated over the years, with more deaths and non-fatal injuries each year than any other industry

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Andy Manson - Head of NFU Mutual Risk Management Services
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Andy Manson - Head of NFU Mutual Risk Management Services

The likelihood of suffering a fatality in the agriculture sector is 21 times higher than the all-industry average. Any farmer you speak to can tell you a sorry tale of a friend or colleague who is no...

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