A road safety charity has announced a partnership with the Tilly Your Trailer campaign to improve the safety of agricultural trailers on UK roads. TyreSafe said it wanted to reach all road user groups, particularly those operating in rural and agricultural settings, where the risks associated with unsafe tyres... Read more
Hot harvest weather is prompting warnings to stay safe on the farm Farmers are being reminded to ensure the safety of harvest workers this summer – especially those outdoors in hot temperatures. Employers have a legal obligation to ensure the health and safety of everyone on their worksite –... Read more
• Organised gangs targeting farmers • Positive action brings good results • Still work to stem serious offences Farm theft has fallen by 16.5% following co-ordinated action against organised and serious crime in the countryside, new figures from NFU Mutual reveal. Theft of agricultural machinery, equipment and vehicles cost... Read more
Farmers are being urged to help keep staff and children safe this harvest – making it a turning point for improving agriculture’s appalling accident record. The call comes ahead of this year’s Farm Safety Week (22-26 July), which will highlight ways of staying safe on UK farms. Organised by... Read more













