A total of 1,171 farm safety inspections were carried out so far this year, compared to 1,337 which were carried out nationwide for the entire of 2023.
Louise Hickey is a student journalist and editor for College View, with a focus on local news in Kilkenny, Ireland. She also contributes to Sticky Bottle and Agriland Media, covering topics related to agriculture, rural Ireland, and environmental issues. Her work has been featured in AgriLand Media UK Ltd.