Increased vehicle safety a key focus of this year's Farm Safety Week
Recent Health and Safety Authority figures show that tractors account for 53% of vehicle-related deaths, with the elderly and children at increased risk.
The 11th annual Farm Safety Week begins today, with farmers urged to take time this week to review working practices to ensure a safer environment for all.
Initiated by the Farm Safety Foundation in the UK and led by the Irish Farmers' Association in Ireland, Farm Safety Week has the support of more than 400 partners.
