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HSE says animals were the main cause of farm fatalities in British agriculture during the past year

Amy works on her family’s tenanted farm at Halsall, Lancashire. Working mainly with her dad, Amy farms 285ha (704 acres) of arable crops and 550 beef cross cattle which are all reared through to finishing. You can follow her on Instagram @amygingewilkinson

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said the fire had caused damage to a barn including a workshop and three vehicles

The Health and Safety Executive confirmed two farmers had died during two separate incidents in England and Scotland

The sparks produced by the grinder's disc flew onto some bales of straw and quickly caught fire

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said they found the barn – measuring 20m x 10m – well alight in the Launcells area

F arming has always been recognised as a hazardous occupation and sadly its safety record has stagnated over the years, with more deaths and non-fatal injuries each year than any other industry

Marian Clode died on April 6 2016 after receiving injuries from a cow attack

Tom Shelbourne, from West Country Tech, has worked in rural security for the last seven years, and here he reminds farmers that small changes can really help increase security on farm.

The fires ranged from crops, building and farm equipment and was an increase from 1,800 fires reported in 2021