The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) Grain Committee Chairman Liam Dunne is calling on farmers to be very careful and to check machinery in advance, especially when transporting grain on public roads.

He said farmers need to be safety conscious at all times.

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Mr Dunne said: "Understandably, farmers will be anxious to get as much done as possible during the busy harvest season, but it is important to remember that danger could literally be around the next corner. Any mishap will be very expensive in terms of time and money and could cause a serious accident or injury. Farmers and their contractors have a special responsibility when putting tractors and other large machinery on the public road."

(CD)