# UK agricultural worker fatalities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uk-agricultural-worker-fatalities
> Updated: 2026-09-21T21:59:10.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In the United Kingdom, agricultural worker fatalities in Wales, England, and Scotland reached a decade high during the 2025-26 period. According to HSE figures, 22 deaths were recorded, making the fatality rate seven times higher per 100,000 workers than other sectors and 21 times more likely than the all-industry average.

Local families have expressed the personal impact of these accidents. In Llanycil, the wife of a farmer who died after falling into a slurry pit noted that despite safety precautions like wearing a helmet, the profession remains extremely dangerous.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Agricultural safety risks highlighted by rising worker fatalities

Agricultural workers face high fatality rates due to machinery and transportation risks. Researchers at the University of Illinois have launched a new interactive dashboard to track and prevent these injuries.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/agricultural-safety-risks-highlighted-by-rising-worker-fatalities

### 2026-09-02: Farm worker fatalities reach decade high in UK

Farm worker deaths in Wales, England, and Scotland hit a ten-year high in 2025-26, with fatality rates significantly exceeding the all-industry average.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/farm-worker-fatalities-reach-decade-high-in-uk

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Cite as: UK agricultural worker fatalities. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uk-agricultural-worker-fatalities