Farmers urged to exercise care on roads when transporting grain

Farmers are being urged to exercise extreme caution during the busy harvest, especially when they are transporting grain on the public roads.

IFA Grain Committee chairman Liam Dunne urged farmers to check machinery in advance and make sure all those in charge of farm vehicles are experienced drivers.

He said the harvest can be challenging and farmers should keep safety in mind at all times and avoid risks on the road: