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21/7/2017. Kildare Heatwave. Farmers Gerry Walsh (white vest) and Pat Harty (striped top), prepare sheep for dipping at Digby's Bridge in County Kildare, in what may be the hottest day of the year yet, with the tempeture rising to over 28c leading to a weather alert for some midland counties, including Kildare. The Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine, today issued a fresh appeal to farmers and contractors alike to prioritise farm safety as the current warm weather sees a large amount of farm activity taking place throughout the country. ‘Farmers and contractors are taking full advantage of the current excellent spell of weather and are literally making hay while the sun shines. This of course means longer working days and added pressure to get seasonal harvesting work done’, the Minister outlined. ‘ This weather also means a lot of children are out and about on farms, and it is critical that safety is foremost in everyone’s mind and that we take steps to avoid injuries, or worse, the loss of life. I have too many times seen the devastating impact that farm accidents can have on a family’. Farmers are being asked to be safety conscious when making silage to avoid accidents. Twleve people have already died this year on farms, making farming the most dangerous working activity in the country. Photo: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie
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Eamonn Farrell
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21 Jun 2017
