* A new PTO shaft cover from well known brands such as Magdalena or Walterscheid typically costs €100-€110 plus VAT. Replace any damaged covers today.

Pto shaft guards, for instance, are often overlooked – either because they’ve broken in the heat of a high-pressured harvest season or, increasingly commonly, because of the cost of replacements.

Farmers who avail of the grant aid can have up to 60% of costs covered for purchasing a maximum of four PTO shaft covers Farm safety minister Michael Healy-Rae; with Dr Stan Lalor, director of ...