72% of farm deaths in over-60 age group

About 72% of farm accident deaths last year (13 out of 18) were in the over 60 age group, Health and Safety Authority data has revealed.

Tue, 11 Feb, 2020 - 17:20

About 72% of farm accident deaths last year (13 out of 18) were in the over 60 age group, Health and Safety Authority data has revealed.

Teagasc, in partnership with Mountbellew Agricultural College, Co Galway, will hold a half-day farm safety event for farmers and their families at the college this Friday.

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<p>The conference will cover topics such as greenhouse gas mitigation, climate adaptation, biodiversity, soil health, water quality, the bioeconomy, and behavioural change.</p>

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