Farm accidents resulted in fewer deaths in 2004

The number of deaths in farm-related accidents in 2004 showed a marked reduction.
Farm accidents resulted in fewer deaths in 2004
Thu, 30 Dec, 2004 - 00:00
Ray Ryan

A total of 12 fatalities have occurred in the sector compared with 19 for 2003 and an average of 20 per year for the last decade.

Two of the farm deaths were children.

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