Farm Safety Week 2025

Farm Safety Week 2025 – Let’s Make Every Farm in Northern Ireland a Safer Place to Work and Live

This week marks Farm Safety Week, a vital campaign reminding us that behind every farm gate is a family, a livelihood, and a community.

Farming remains one of the most dangerous industries in Northern Ireland. Tragically, too many lives are still lost or forever changed due to accidents that are often preventable. Whether it’s working with machinery, handling livestock, or managing fatigue—every decision counts.

Let’s focus on the four key pillars of farm safety this week:

Stop and think – Pause before a task. Is it safe?
Machinery matters – Maintain and operate equipment properly.
Mind your mental health – Farming can be isolating; talk, share, connect.
Lead by example – Younger generations are watching.

We all have a part to play. Whether you're a farmer, a supplier, a policymaker, or simply part of the rural community—let's work together to reduce harm on our farms.

in Northern Ireland, support is available through the Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies), Farm Safety Partnership and organisations like HSENI.

Let’s use this week to reflect, raise awareness, and take real action.