Farmers are reminded that there is still time to take part in a new survey from the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) which aims to improve safety on farms across Northern Ireland.

Farmers know the realities of day-to-day work and by sharing their views and experiences they could help make a real difference in enhancing farm safety.

Around 8,000 randomly selected farmers received a letter from AFBI in September, inviting them to take part in the online survey.

The survey takes around 20 minutes to complete.

The AFBI survey aims to improve farm safety across Northern Ireland.

placeholder image — The AFBI survey aims to improve farm safety across Northern Ireland.

Survey participants are asked about their farming business, their experiences and views on farm safety, and how they would respond to a series of realistic farm workplace situations.

All information provided is confidential and responses are analysed anonymously.

Anyone who takes part can also enter a prize draw for a £50 eVoucher.

Farming remains one of the most dangerous industries across the world and farm-related incidents continue to have a significant impact on farming families and communities.

Between 2014 and 2024, 40 farmers died and many more were injured across Northern Ireland, highlighting the need improve safety.

Lead researcher Dr Simone Angioloni said: “Understanding the challenges farmers face is essential to developing practical and effective measures which will improve farm safety.

“Every farm is different, and farmers themselves are best placed to tell us about the realities and challenges of maintaining safety in day-to-day farm work.”

The survey is being conducted by AFBI as part of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs’ (DAERA) Evidence and Innovation Research Programme.

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