Precise Application of Fertilisers Training Event 27th February

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February 13, 2019
Precise Application of Fertilisers Training Event 27th February

Teagasc in association with the Fertiliser Association of Ireland will host a free workshop on the Precise Application of Fertilisers at Teagasc, Moorepark Research Centre, Fermoy, Co. Cork on Wednesday 27th February from 2pm – 5pm. Although it is a free event, pre-registration is essential as places are limited.  This event carries 25 IASIS Points….

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European Transport Safety Council

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February 1, 2019
European Transport Safety Council

The ETSC Work Related Road Safety, for Preventing Road Accidents and Injuries for the Safety of Employees (PRAISE), met at the Royal College of Physicians on 31st January and Tom Murphy was invited to represent PAC Ireland. Tom says “agricultural contractors often don’t realise that regulations relating to driving for work apply to them in…

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Livestock Safety Inspection Campaign

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January 28, 2019
Livestock Safety Inspection Campaign

PAC Ireland welcomes the start of an intensive HSA farm safety inspection campaign on 28th January.  This focuses on the safe management of livestock during calving season when the risk of injury to farmers increases significantly. Livestock is the number one cause of accidents on Irish farms accounting for 42% of all injuries. In relation…

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Weather Forecast

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January 27, 2019
Weather Forecast

Follow this LINK for Farming Weather Analysis and Forecast The Agricultural Meteorology Unit, helps to make better use of meteorological information in Irish agriculture.access directly. These include recent observations (e.g. soil temperatures, rainfall totals & solar radiation), soil moisture deficit maps, blight warning, daily farming forecasts as well as the weekly farming forecast on TV….

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PAYE Modernisation

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November 8, 2018
PAYE Modernisation

There is no doubt there will be a significant impact on agricultural contractors when PAYE Modernisation, comes into force on 1st January 2019. Increased administrative costs and the requirement to report to Revenue on a weekly basis will be onerous for many contractors who are stretched to the limit time wise.  That said, PAC Ireland…

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Minister Pat Breen Addresses Safety Conference

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October 26, 2018
Minister Pat Breen Addresses Safety Conference

Minister Pat Breen tells national conference, ‘industry-led drives are key to improving farm safety’ Farm leaders meet to discuss how they can reduce accidents Friday 26th October – The Health and Safety Authority and Teagasc, with FBD sponsorship and the support of the Farm Safety Partnership, hosted a ‘National Conference on Farm Safety and Health’…

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Slurry Spreading Deadline Extended

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October 14, 2018
Slurry Spreading Deadline Extended

Because of the poor weather conditions of recent months an extension has been granted to the time frame within which slurry can be spread.  Wednesday 15th was to have been the last day slurry could be legally spread, but spreading can now continue until the end of October. Please still be aware that to comply with…

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Getting Ireland Brexit Ready

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October 13, 2018
Getting Ireland Brexit Ready

Tom Murphy (PAC Ireland) met with Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade with Special Responsibility for Brexit, Simon Coveney at the recent Getting Ireland Brexit Ready outreach workshop at the National University of Ireland Galway.  This event dealt with the whole Brexit scenario and how all businesses, including farming, could best prepare for…

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HSA Forestry Safety Seminar

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October 11, 2018
HSA Forestry Safety Seminar

Representing PAC Ireland, Tom Murphy attended the HSA Forestry Safety Seminar on 11th October, 2018 at Teagasc, Mellows Campus, Athenry Co. Galway.  Speaking after the event Tom complimented the organisers on an informative, interesting and diverse panel of speakers. Chaired by Pat Griffin, Senior Inspector with the HSA, the meeting started with a presentation from Gillian…

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