Irish Rural Link warns elderly farmers working alone to be extra vigilant

OLDER people working on farms were urged by Irish Rural Link (IRL) yesterday to be extra vigilant as the days grow shorter.

IRL, which represents the interests of more than 300 rural community groups, is a member of the Health and Safety Authority’s Farm Safety Partnership Advisory Committee.

Membership development officer Vincent Nally said the highest incidence of farm fatalities is generally among elderly farmers, who may be working alone for much of the time.