21 July 2025 — As Farm Safety Week 2025 gets underway, Red Tractor is proud to stand alongside farmers, workers, and rural communities in raising awareness about the importance of safety on farms.
At Red Tractor, we believe that the safety of people on farms is integral to high standards of food production. Behind every product that carries our trusted logo is a person, a family, and a community. Their wellbeing is not just important, it’s essential.
“Farm Safety Week is more than just a campaign; it’s a call to action that resonates deeply with me. It is a stark reminder of how quickly accidents can happen and that no task is worth risking your health. As a farmer, I urge every farmer, worker, and family member to make safety a priority and every farm a safer place to live and work.” – Alistair MacIntosh, Red Tractor Chair.
Farming remains one of the most rewarding yet hazardous professions in the UK. Each year, preventable accidents on farms result in lives lost or changed forever. Farm Safety Week is a powerful reminder that safety must be a priority, not an afterthought.
We as Red Tractor recognise that real change goes beyond the need for showing compliance by having a policy, which is the standard in many of our schemes. It requires a shift in culture – driven by awareness, education, and support. That’s why Farm Safety Week is so vital. It provides a platform to share life-saving advice, real-life stories, and practical tools that empower farmers to make safer choices every day.
Everyone has a role to play in keeping farms safe, but for farmers and growers, that responsibility is even greater. Ensuring your team is safe starts with having a clear Health and Safety Policy and a well-prepared Farm Emergency Plan. These are essential tools to help all workers work safely, confidently, and with the right equipment.
We provide templates and resources to guide you in creating your farm’s health and safety policy and information to guide you in creating your farm’s safety plans.
By supporting this campaign, Red Tractor reaffirms its commitment to the people who grow, rear, and produce our food. Together, we can make farming safer for everyone.
For more information on Farm Safety Week 2025 and how you can get involved, visit Farm Safety Foundation.
