Government to invest €1.25m in farm safety through purchase of farm machinery simulators

The machinery simulators are to be used in all agricultural and horticultural colleges across the country.
Government to invest €1.25m in farm safety through purchase of farm machinery simulators

Figures show that half of all fatal farm incidents involve tractors, farm vehicles and machinery. Picture: Denis Boyle

The Government has announced €1.25m to be used for investment in farm safety through the purchase of 18 farm machinery simulators.

The machinery simulators are to be used in all agricultural and horticultural colleges across the country.

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