Ploughing survey to shape farm safety and farmer health plans

Survey at National Ploughing Championships will seek farmers' view on farm safety, health and wellbeing

Farm safety minister Michael Healy-Rae: 'It is important that we listen to farmers to understand their concerns about the issues which have the greatest impact on their daily lives.'  Picture: O'Gorman Photograph

A survey to assess farmer perspectives on farm safety, health and wellbeing conducted at this year's National Ploughing Championships is set to shape future farm policy.

The survey is being conducted by Teagasc, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), and the Department of Agriculture.