Farmer issues lone worker warning after suffering medical emergency

Agricultural industry urged to 'prepare' as lack of mobile service puts those working in isolated areas at risk

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Graham Bannister has said a lack of mobile signal is posing a threat to farmers' lives
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Graham Bannister has said a lack of mobile signal is posing a threat to farmers' lives

A farmer has urged others to ‘open their eyes' to the dangers of lone working after suffering a horrific accident while at home. GB Potatoes adviser Graham Bannister struggled to get help after impaling...

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