Forget even just the impact of nature or the economy on farmers, the Australian Farm Deaths & Injuries Media Monitors Snapshot by the University of Sydney points to farming as the most dangerous occupation in Australia. A total of 63 on farm deaths were reported for last year, with nine of those involving a child under 15 years of age. Tractors, mobile-plant/machinery and quads were involved in 24 of the reports.
According to Safe Work Australia, the agriculture, forestry and fishing industry is the greatest risk of fatality, ahead of both the construction and mining industries.