Wall Displays Names Of Those Who Passed Away Following Farming Accidents

Photo Credit: Embrace FARM Facebook

A charity dedicated to supporting families after a farm accident is displaying the wall at this year's National Ploughing Championships.

A wall displaying the names of people who have died in farming accidents is on display at the National Ploughing Championships. 

Embrace Farm is a charity set up by Laois man Brian Rohan to support other families who had lost loved ones or been seriously injuried while on the farm. 

Over 190 deaths have occurred on farms in the last 10 years, half of which involved machinery or vehicles. 

Mr. Rowan says he noticed a lack of support for farm families after an accident following the death of his own father:

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