Health and safety

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: John Kushnick, legal operations director at National Accident Helpline

With harvest now in full swing, we take a look at some of the potential hazards and some steps to help the season run as smoothly and safely as possible

Safety must be the first thing farmers think about, not the last if the industry wants to stop people dying on farms

This week from Farmers Guardian acting editor Katie Jones

Strong leadership and staff management can elevate animal welfare beyond mere compliance

HSE said Suffolk-based company had not provided correct equipment or instructions

Cattle instincts and health and safety should be considered when purchasing or designing cattle handling systems

Animal feed manufacturer AB Agri was fined £566,000 and ordered to pay costs of £6,410 after blender operative Bartosz Gaj sustained a life-changing injury at work

Farm fires were larger-scale and costlier in 2023, with calls for farmers to review and update fire prevention methods

The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) asked farmers and contractors why they would not wear helmets in a follow up to their #WearItandShareIt campaign