Farmers need to 'rethink' risks when it comes to health and safety on farms

NFU Scotland vice president Andrew Connon has urged farmers and crofters to place farm safety at the forefront of their businesses

Chris Brayford
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NFUS vice-president Andrew Connon: "As an industry we are still failing to address farm safety adequately."
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NFUS vice-president Andrew Connon: "As an industry we are still failing to address farm safety adequately."

Each and every farmer and crofter needs to 'rethink the risk' when it comes to safety on farms, according to NFU Scotland vice-president Andrew Connon. Having joined a panel at the Farm Safety Foundation's...

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