Farm Safety

A teenage farm worker was crushed to death in a bale wrapping machine - as his older brother worked in an adjacent field

The number of fatalities in 2025/26 has surpassed 2024/25's count of 23 on-farm deaths by eight

A recent prosecution by the Health & Safety Executive after a dog walker was trampled by cattle has prompted renewed warnings to agricultural landowners as cattle return to fields this spring

An inquest has been opened at Devon Coroners Court into the death of a man who died last month at his Kibsworthy farm

Many are being urged not to take unnecessary risks as the number of fatalities is up 7 compared to the previous year (2024/25 April to March period) which saw 23 deaths

A farm worker was crushed to death as he tried to hitch a mini picker to a tractor while working in a cauliflower field

A 29 month old little girl drowned while playing in a shallow river - as her father tried to round up sheep in a neighbouring field

With spring around the corner many farms will be planning lambing events on-farm

A man was pronounced dead at the scene in Toddington on January 5

Farmers are being urged to make smart choices and protect themselves as the number of fatalities nearly reaches that of the 2024/25 April to March period which saw 23 deaths