Organisation: Embrace FARM

80% of farm deaths for first five months of 2016 associated with vehicles and machines

Fatal farm accident data shows that 80% of deaths in the first five months of 2016 were associated with vehicles and machinery.

Thu, 16 Jun, 2016

Voluntary farm accident bereavement group Embrace FARM sees interest soar

A voluntary bereavement group set up up to support families to cope with death and injuries arising from farm accidents is spreading countrywide.

Mon, 04 Apr, 2016

Farm safety is back in spotlight

A day when farms are safe workplaces in this country, when children spend their early years in safety preparing for a life in farming, is an ideal recently outlined by President Michael D Higgins.

Mon, 05 Oct, 2015

Stephen Cadogan: Winning hearts and minds in war against farm fatalities

With so many lives at risk, it is right and fitting that Minister Simon Coveney has made farm safety “probably the highest priority this year in terms of policy change”.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2015

Abbeyleix service set to remember farm death victims

All those who lost their lives in farming-related accidents will be remembered in a special ecumenical service in Abbeyleix, Co Laois on Sunday week, June 28.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2015

Lives stolen by a farm accident: those left behind never forget

After a dreadful 2014 for fatal farm accidents, Embrace FARM is there to support the families

Thu, 18 Jun, 2015

Embrace FARM Remembrance Service offers comfort

The men, women, and children who lost their lives in Ireland’s most dangerous working environment will be remembered on June 28 in a special Embrace FARM remembrance service.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2015

Farm safety should be taken seriously

Six years ago, Peter Gohery almost became a number on the list of farm fatalities.

Thu, 07 May, 2015

Farm safety needs to be top priority for year ahead

The statistics released last week by the Health and Safety Authority on industry fatalities in Ireland in 2014 made for disturbing reading, particularly for those in the farming community.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2015

Farms still most risky workplace as deaths soar

The number of people killed in workplace accidents rose again last year, with the number of fatalities in the farm sector soaring by 87%.

Wed, 07 Jan, 2015

Family warning: ‘Farms are not playgrounds’

The heartbroken father of an “extraordinary little fellow” killed in an accident on his farm has told of how Christmas will never be the same without his six year-old son.

Thu, 04 Dec, 2014

WATCH: Farmer recounts tragic day young son died in accident

The devastated father of a six-year-old boy killed on a farm has said he hopes the tragedy will serve as a warning to others.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2014

Older farmers still at risk of workplace accidents

Elderly farmers are still at risk of serious workplace accidents despite a growing focus on measures to cut risks.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2014

Farmers urged to improve safety as their work becomes more intensive

Agri Aware is urging farmers to improve their on-farm safety, and to remind themselves of the 22 farm fatalities so far this year, with the latest tragedy happening in Roscommon just this Wednesday.

Fri, 26 Sep, 2014

Farming special - Day 3: Annus horribilis for farming safety as 21 deaths so far this year

The current year was described at the National Ploughing Championships yesterday as annus horribilis for farming-related deaths.

Thu, 25 Sep, 2014

Video: Embrace Farm launch ’What’s Left Behind’ safety initiative

"The intensification of farming will lead to more farm accidents in 2014 unless vigilance on farms is dialled up" said Brian Rohan, founder of Embrace Farm, a support group for farm fatalities.

Wed, 24 Sep, 2014