The Minister of State with responsibility for Farm Safety has warned that "everything can change in a split second" when working on the farm.
It's Farm Safety Week across Ireland and the UK and Martin Heydon says it's a really important week because farms "continue to be the most dangerous workplace in the country".
He's urged farmers to take time before every job to consider the risks involved.
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The Junior Minister says farming can be a solitary profession and has become even more isolating for some due to the covid-restrictions.
Speaking on The Wider View, he said there is a greater focus on mental health for this year's Farm Safety Week:
