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Industry fatalities hit 30 following death of farmer asphyxiated in grain silo

Many are being urged not to take unnecessary risks as the number of fatalities is up 7 compared to the previous year (2024/25 April to March period) which saw 23 deaths

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock 鈥� 1 min read
Industry fatalities hit 30 following death of farmer asphyxiated in grain silo

Farmers are being urged to take care and think carefully while working following reports of another farm fatality. Jill Hewitt, chief executive at the National Association of Agricultural Contractors...

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