LAMMA visitors invited to remember those killed in farming accidents

LAMMA visitors are invited to stop by the Contractors Lounge in Hall 19 and take a quiet moment to reflect on all the lives lost in farming in recent months.

Since 1 April 2025, 28 people have tragically died in our industry. To acknowledge them, the NAAC will display two pallets holding 28 caps – each representing one life.

Commenting Jill Hewitt, NAAC chief executive, said: “This display is a stark reminder of the accidents that have devastated families across our sector. We encourage contractors and farmers to pause, bring their staff, and reflect on the importance of taking safety seriously.

“Not an uplifting thought perhaps, but an important reminder that we all need to manage safety in agriculture and stop taking unnecessary risks.

“Each cap represents a parent, sibling, child, friend, or colleague. We must learn from these tragedies, strengthen our approach to managing risk, and avoid unnecessary shortcuts. Safety mistakes come at great emotional, financial, and practical cost.”

This visual reminder forms part of the NAAC’s wider safety sticker campaign, asking the industry to support this initiative and display the campaign stickers, reinforcing the message, “I am vital to UK agriculture – Stay Safe.”

Effective safety relies on careful preparation, competent staff, appropriate equipment, and robust systems of work. This might be a reminder to wear a helmet when riding a quad bike, making sure PTO guards are always in place or switching off a machine before clearing a blockage.

Free campaign stickers are available on the NAAC website where you will also find information on how to further support this campaign. 

Visit the Contractor’s Lounge at LAMMA 2026: hall 19, stand 414.

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