YFCU takes part in '˜Our Drive to Remember'

Sam Megarity, Collone YFC is pictured picking up the keys to begin the Northern leg of Our Drive to Remember Also pictured is YFCU President James Speers, (left) with Embrace FARM representatives

The aim of the drive was to shine a light on those who have lost their lives or been seriously injured in farming accidents.

This initiative has also set out to raise awareness of farm safety as a tractor travels around the 32 counties of Ireland.

Commenting on the tractor run, YFCU president, James Speers said: “The YFCU was delighted to support this initiative.

YFCU president, James Speers (right) pictured promoting #FarmSafety

“We picked the tractor up at the border on Friday 31st August.

“From there our YFCU volunteers followed a route around Northern Ireland, stopping off at various YFC events.”

He continued: “On Friday evening the tractor visited Annaclone and Magherally YFC’s tractor run and on Saturday it stopped off at Kilrea YFC’s car wash where some members gave the tractor a wash and polish before it headed off on its journey again.

“We handed the tractor back to Macra Na Feirme volunteers at Co Fermanagh border in Belcoo having completed the Northern leg of the route.”

Macra Na Feirme representatives with George Irvine, Kesh YFC (right)

James added: “As YFCU volunteers drove around we noticed people stop to look at the tractor and take a moment to remember those who lost their lives in farming related accidents.

“As an organisation we will continue to emphasise the crucial importance of safe working practices on the farm.

“Safety should always be at the forefront of our minds when setting out to complete any task on the farm.”

He concluded: “I would like to thank Embrace FARM for inviting YFCU to take part in this and I wish Macra Na Feirme volunteers all the best as they complete the second half of the southern route.”