Farmers have been warned not to leave safety issues on one side - as Government inspectors have begun a systematic programme of farm inspections.
Leading insurance company NFU Mutual says the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issued a total of 133 prohibition and improvement notices during a recent crackdown.
The farmers involved were all found to have breached numerous health and safety regulations.
The HSE is running risk reduction training days at venues through the country in partnership with NFU Mutual, and thousands of farmers have been invited to attend.
For further information about NFU Mutual's risk management service call 0800 132029 or contact the local agent.
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