Fast Tractors – Minister Orders Review

November 1, 2017
Fast Tractors – Minister Orders Review

As a result of representations by Tom Murphy for Professional Agricultural Contractors of Ireland, a meeting was held on 1st Nov at the Department of Transport to which all stakeholders were invited.  The meeting was briefed on the rationale behind the decision to instigate a 25km radial distance from base for fast tractors (contained in…

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CEMA Summit Farming 4.0

October 20, 2017
CEMA Summit Farming 4.0

Tom Murphy recently attended the CEMA Summit – Farming 4.0, in Brussels. Murphy was there to ensure a voice for Irish agricultural contractors and he did just that by taking part in the debate and posing a number of questions. CEMA is the European representative body for farm machinery manufacturers and this event focused on moving towards…

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National Marts Farm Safety Awareness and Remembrance Day

October 20, 2017
National Marts Farm Safety Awareness and Remembrance Day

During the week of 23rd October 2017 we remember the 217 people who have lost their lives in farm accidents since 2007. The devastating effect on their families, friends and the wider farming community cannot be measured.  This week all Marts will hold one minutes silence to remember those lost to farming accidents.  This initiative…

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HSA – National Farm Safety Conference

October 20, 2017
HSA – National Farm Safety Conference

Sadly farm deaths and accidents have spiked again in 2017.  The inevitable pressures faced by all those working in the farming sector means that safety issues can be bypassed in the rush to get things done. This Conference will look at areas of particular concern and describe new approaches to the health and safety of…

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Ploughing 2017

September 19, 2017
Ploughing 2017

Attending the first day of this years Ploughing Championships was a wise decision, it was a fine day with the rain staying away for the crowd of around 112,500. Helping out at the Safety Village I saw huge crowds taking an avid interest in the activity in the safety demonstration arena. The dramatic demonstration featuring…

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Road Traffic Bill 2017

September 15, 2017
Road Traffic Bill 2017

Tom Murphy (on behalf of PAC Ireland) was invited to attend a meeting at the Department of Transport to discuss proposed amendments to legislation contained in the Road Traffic Bill, 2017, which was published during the Summer.  This Bill ensures that those who are found to be driving with levels of alcohol which are known…

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Agricultural Land Drainage

September 7, 2017
Agricultural Land Drainage

Teagasc is again running a land drainage training course from 26th September to 8th November.  Teagasc ConnectEd will deliver the QQI Level 6 course in Agricultural Land Drainage, Theory and Design beginning 26th September 2017. The course will be delivered over 4 x 2 day blocks at various locations across Ireland.  The purpose of this…

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Theft of Agricultural Machinery

September 2, 2017
Theft of Agricultural Machinery

Gardaí are warning farmers and agricultural contractors to be on their guard and to take appropriate security measures after a recent spate of agri machinery thefts. Gardaí frequently find when thefts are reported the owner doesn’t have important information easily to hand. The more information you can give the more chance there is of recovering your property. Gardaí…

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Inventions at the Tullamore Show

August 25, 2017
Inventions at the Tullamore Show

There was a substantial prize fund of €2,500 for the Inventions Competition at this year’s Tullamore Show.  Judges were impressed with Jack Nagle (15) who won both the Inventions in Agriculture and Student Inventions categories for his Tractor Safe Lock idea. The Safe Lock automatically applies a tractors handbrake when the driver leaves the seat….

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NC Engineering – Trailer Alert

August 13, 2017
NC Engineering – Trailer Alert

NC Engineering (Hamiltonsbawn) Ltd has issued an urgent warning following a fatal accident involving their Power Tilt Dump Trailer (NC300 Series).  The incident involved the tail door section of the trailer.  NC Engineering warn that on trailers manufactured prior to 2007 a door mechanism, which is not freely movable or is damaged, must be replaced…

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