Working towards a safer sector
The Farm Safety Partnership is a collaboration of organisations with a responsibility to show industry leadership by promoting safe systems of work within all sectors of agriculture.
The 5 main aims of the Farm Safety Partnership
- To speak as one voice on farm safety under the banner of the Farm Safety Partnership.
- To continue to raise awareness of farm safety issues and change industry behaviour and attitude in order to reduce accidents and fatalities.
- To act to co-ordinate farm safety messaging across the industry.
- To find and lobby for practical solutions to save lives and prevent accidents on farm.
- To act with others to raise awareness of the mental health issues suffered within the agricultural community and its impact on farm safety.
The organisations in the partnership represent a broad spectrum of agricultural interests, including the large farming membership organisations; training providers; farming press; auctioneers; machinery dealers; and representatives from allied industries.
Committed to improving farm safety
All member organisations are committed to trying to improve farm safety within their own spheres of influence and through collaborative products within the partnership.
Partners discuss how to co-ordinate activities to increase safety awareness, while also being encouraged to develop unique and complementary ways to engage with farmers, their workers and other people who may have an influence on farm safety.
Throughout our work, the aim is for the message to remain constant and to work together towards a safer industry.
The Farm Safety Charter
All member organisations have signed up to the Farm Safety Charter.
See the latest campaign
Working towards a safer sector
The Farm Safety Partnership is a collaboration of organisations with a responsibility to show industry leadership by promoting safe systems of work within all sectors of agriculture.
The 5 main aims of the Farm Safety Partnership
- To speak as one voice on farm safety under the banner of the Farm Safety Partnership.
- To continue to raise awareness of farm safety issues and change industry behaviour and attitude in order to reduce accidents and fatalities.
- To act to co-ordinate farm safety messaging across the industry.
- To find and lobby for practical solutions to save lives and prevent accidents on farm.
- To act with others to raise awareness of the mental health issues suffered within the agricultural community and its impact on farm safety.
The organisations in the partnership represent a broad spectrum of agricultural interests, including the large farming membership organisations; training providers; farming press; auctioneers; machinery dealers; and representatives from allied industries.
Committed to improving farm safety
All member organisations are committed to trying to improve farm safety within their own spheres of influence and through collaborative products within the partnership.
Partners discuss how to co-ordinate activities to increase safety awareness, while also being encouraged to develop unique and complementary ways to engage with farmers, their workers and other people who may have an influence on farm safety.
Throughout our work, the aim is for the message to remain constant and to work together towards a safer industry.
The Farm Safety Charter
All member organisations have signed up to the Farm Safety Charter.
See the latest campaign
Meet the Farm Safety Partnership Board
David Exwood, NFU – Chair
David was elected to the position of NFU Deputy President in February 2024. He farms south of Horsham in West Sussex with his wife and two sons over 1,200 tenanted hectares in the heart of the Sussex Weald.
Gavin Lane, CLA
Gavin started farming at 25 and now owns and farms land on two separate arable farms in Norfolk, both with large Countryside Stewardship schemes and using regenerative farming practices.
Andy Manson, NFU Mutual
As the Managing Director of NFU Mutual Risk Management Services Ltd, Andy leads a team of consultants who provide health and safety and risk advice to farmers and business owners to try and improve their businesses and reduce their risk profile.
Jill Hewitt, NAAC
Jill is Chief Executive of the National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) and has worked for the NAAC for over 20 years.
Sarah Batchelor, NFU
Sarah is the secretary of the Farm Safety Partnership and the NFU's Farm Safety and Transport Advisor, in the Land Use and Innovation team. Her main areas of interest are creating a positive change to the farm safety culture, raising awareness of the role mental health plays in farm safety, and transport legislation.
Marcus Potter, LANTRA
Marcus is currently Lantra’s CEO. Since joining in 2014, he has worked with staff and trustees to develop a new business model enabling Lantra to continue fulfilling its charitable objectives.
Cameron Hughes, CLA
Cameron is a Land Use Policy Advisor in the Land Use Team and has a particular focus on agricultural policy, including BPS, livestock and arable farming, farming systems and standards and resource protection.
Petra Martin, IOSH Rural
Petra is vice-chair of the IOSH Rural Industries Group and works as Head of Health and Safety for Agrii UK. With over 20 years’ experience as a safety professional Petra has worked predominantly in the agricultural sector, with roles in Defra, RPA and NFU Mutual Risk Management Services.
Who’s onboard
There is a wide range of member organisations that form the Farm Safety Partnership.
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