Farm safety

Police say a man has been bailed following arrest on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter

From Defra granting emergency permits for bluetongue vaccines to the topic of succession and planning for the future - these are five farming stories not to miss this week on FG

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

Farmer launches safety campaign following spate of on-farm quad bike incidents

“The solution is very simple – young children should never ride in agricultural vehicles”

Tributes paid to youngster as Northern Ireland marks fourth farm-related death in as many weeks

One little girl from Cumbria is hoping her brand-new book on farm safety will help the industry to put it as a priority. Matilda Moor finds out more

Farmers have been urged to check driving licences, as well as the right to work in the UK for seasonal staff

HGV driver Tony Williams died in December 2020 after two hay bales fell onto him while he was unloading them on a farm in Cheshire

This week from head of news and business Alex Black