Shocking 70 per cent rise in farm fatalities

Thirty-four workers lost their lives in agricultural incidents from April 2020 to the end of March 2021, marking a ’shocking’ 70 per cent death toll increase compared to last year, new data from HSE has revealed.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 3 min read
Shocking 70 per cent rise in farm fatalities

Thirty-four workers lost their lives in agricultural incidents from April 2020 to the end of March 2021, marking a 'shocking' 70 per cent death toll increase compared to last year, new data from the Health...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

More on Farm Business

NFU Scotland calls for urgent action as dairy crisis deepens

NFU Scotland calls for urgent action as dairy crisis deepens

Union warns most farmers are now being paid less than it costs to produce their milk, forcing some to consider scaling back or exiting production altogether

clock 22 December 2025 • 2 min read
Farmers urge Government to address power imbalance between supermarkets and growers

Farmers urge Government to address power imbalance between supermarkets and growers

68% of farmers say making a living through farming has never been harder and seven in 10 (69%) farmers surveyed feel the buying relationship between growers and retailers has worsened over the last two years

clock 20 December 2025 • 3 min read
H&H Group Reports Strong Core Business Performance and Strategic Growth

H&H Group Reports Strong Core Business Performance and Strategic Growth

Harrison & Heherington, the Group’s livestock trading division, delivered an 'outstanding' year and H&H Land & Estates performed in line with expectations and continued to support rural and agricultural clients with expert advice across planning, sales, and consultancy

clock 18 December 2025 • 3 min read