Farmers warned to stay safe during festive season

FARMERS were yesterday warned to be extra careful over Christmas with 16% of all deaths occurring during the festive season.

Sat, 09 Dec, 2006 - 00:00

Louise Hogan

Teagasc called for greater vigilance in the agriculture sector during December and January to ensure all farmers and their families have a safe Christmas.

Seventeen lives have been lost on Irish farms this year.

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