of the full herd or fl ock is covered by insur- ance, not just a proportion, to avoid the pos- sibilities of a shortfall in the event of a loss. Finally, criminals wish to be swift in their
actions, so creating obstructions, such as pad- locked gates and doors with reinforced hinges, boulders or ditches on boundaries, and im- mobilising vehicles can help deter would-be thieves, as can visible security and signage at key access points and perimeters. Farm Watch schemes can be extremely val- uable to farmers by helping to improve the intelligence fl ow between agricultural com- munities and the police, and farmers may also fi nd Farm Security Self-Assessments, available from police forces and insurance companies, are a useful resource.
Reducing the death toll
they are on the look-out for suspicious be- haviour and know to report anything that raises concern. With livestock now out to pasture, farms are at an increased risk of livestock rustling so measures should be taken to ensure fi elds, hedges, fences, walls and gates are well main- tained and livestock are carefully monitored. Livestock should always be tagged to aid
identifi cation and an accurate and up-to-date record of all livestock kept. Ensure the value
There were 34 fatal injuries in agriculture during 2020/21, an increase of 13 from the low of 21 seen in the previous year. The agricultural sector is notorious for high injury and fatality rates. During har- vest season, with an infl ux of farm hands and temporary workers, that risk is further compounded.
Health and safety fi nes remain high and
we have seen farmers fork out hundreds of thousands of pounds for breaches every year. The best way for farmers to mitigate safety
risks and protect their business is to ensure that they are fully compliant with health and safety law and have all the necessary protec- tions in place. Farmers can take simple, practical steps to improve safety standards. Firstly, they should identify the risks posed by their business and create health and safety policies aimed at re- ducing these risks. Robust risk assessments and health and safety training will help en- sure standards do not slip. All farm hands should be trained and qual-
ifi ed in operating machinery, where necessary, and records of relevant paperwork should be up-to-date and stored securely, such as Em- ployers’ Liability insurance and certifi cations. Farmers should be wary of ‘calling in favours’ from younger members of the family or inex- perienced family friends. Farmers who are hard-pressed for time should consider appointing someone within the business to look after health and safe- ty policies and procedures, ensuring they have the training and knowledge required, or seek support from an external expert, who can identify gaps and missed opportunities, as well as make recommendations for im- provements. Anderson Fossett is an account executive with rural insurance broker Lycetts. For details, visit
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