'More accurate data' needed on causes and impacts of death and injury on farms

"There is limited data available to accurately capture this as both the HSA and Teagasc figures only account for farm accidents."

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon with Norma and Brian Rohan, Embrace FARM. Picture: Finbarr O’Rourke

"More accurate data" is needed on the causes and impacts of death and injury on farms in order to provide adequate support to Irish farm families, attendees at Embrace FARM's Encircle Conference in Tullamore heard this week.

Embrace FARM provides support for farm families after sudden injury and loss.