Stop the Spread of Grass Weeds

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July 2, 2021
Stop the Spread of Grass Weeds

Grass weeds are becoming increasingly problematic on Irish Farms and we need to do everything possible in order to stop their spread. This can be challenging, but agricultural contractors can be instrumental in curtailing the spread. The key is to avoid carrying seeds from farm to farm by cleaning machinery before leaving each farm. Dermot…

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Working Safely with Bales

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June 14, 2021
Working Safely with Bales

Baled silage is now made on over two thirds of Irish farms. Too many people have been killed and injured when handling, storing and transporting bales. Agricultural Contractors and farmers must remember the risks involved in dealing with all types of bales and the information leaflet produced by the Health and Safety Authority “Working Safely…

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Dicing with Death

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May 29, 2020
Dicing with Death

TikTok clips showing young tractor drivers engaging in reckless and highly dangerous behaviour involving agricultural machinery is totally unacceptable.  These people should be dealt with in the most severe way possible, says Tom Murphy, Director of Professional Agricultural Contractors of Ireland.  Employers who are aware that it is their drivers and vehicles in these videos…

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COVID-19

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March 16, 2020
COVID-19

PAC Ireland is in communication with the Department of Agriculture pressing them to include agricultural contractors who have to self-isolate or who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the social welfare support package. PAC Ireland have also contacted the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection in this regard. It has been confirmed that this…

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Fine-Tuning Irish Dairy

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April 7, 2019
Fine-Tuning Irish Dairy

Irish Farmers Monthly hosted a dairy conference for some of Ireland’s top dairy farmers on Wednesday, 3rd April. Entitled ‘Fine-tuning Irish Dairy: Family, Finances and Farm Management’, the conference took place at the Limerick Strand Hotel. Damien O’Reilly (RTE) facilitated the event, which was sponsored by AXA Ireland and MSD Animal Health. More than 150…

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IOSH Rural Industries – PAC Ireland

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October 10, 2018
IOSH Rural Industries – PAC Ireland

Tom Murphy (PAC Ireland) was invited to lead discussions on how agricultural contractors can influence safety in agriculture at a recent IOSH event held at the Teagasc offices in Portlaoise.  After a presentation lively debate took place with participants gaining a greater insight into the role agricultural contractors play in the agricultural sector both currently…

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Farm Safety Week 16-20 July

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July 16, 2018
Farm Safety Week 16-20 July

UK and Ireland Farm Safety Week takes place from the 16th to 20th July 2018 and here in Ireland the initiative is led by the IFA. This year the approach is different, the campaign will celebrate when things go right, share good practice and demonstrate what ‘good’ looks like in relation to working practices on…

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Quad Bike Update

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June 16, 2018
Quad Bike Update

As a Fianna Fail Bill seeks to introduce measures to increase safety around the use of quad bikes, including roll bars and the use of protective head gear, Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed says that the use of anti roll-bars on quads may actually increase the risk of injury to farmers.  Current regulations relating to quad…

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Safety Warning – Power Lines

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June 1, 2018
Safety Warning – Power Lines

Electricity plays a vital role in modern agriculture.  The use of large machinery on farms increases the risk of contact with overhead lines.  People operating large machinery should be made aware of the risks involved when working near overhead power lines and warned to take extreme care whilst working at work.  Summer is the busiest…

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National Fodder Crisis

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April 6, 2018
National Fodder Crisis

In addition local arrangements put in place by Teagasc to assists farmers through the current fodder difficulties, a national Teagasc helpline phone number has been set up today. Over the weekend, farmers can phone or text 087 7971377 to speak to a Teagasc person for assistance. The contact number will be distributed to all farmer…

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