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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural ergonomics
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Gerontology

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  • Farming involves significant physical and cognitive demands.
  • Aging populations in agriculture present unique ergonomic challenges.
  • Understanding older farmers' perspectives is vital for effective safety interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze work and machinery risks for older Swedish farmers.
  • To investigate farmers' perceptions of health, workload, and safety.
  • To explore attitudes towards technological innovations in farming.

Main Methods:

  • Semi-structured interviews with nine Swedish male farmers (aged 65+).
  • Administration of questionnaires to gather data on perceptions.
  • Qualitative and quantitative analysis of farmer responses.

Main Results:

  • Farmers reported good health and farming as a health indicator.
  • Increased physical workload was noted, but no cognitive workload.
  • Machinery technology showed low usability, hindering benefit realization.
  • Farmers relied on common sense and experience for safety, acknowledging age-related risks.

Conclusions:

  • Multilevel interventions are needed, addressing older farmers' capabilities and limitations.
  • Training activities and machinery design solutions should support farmer health and safety.
  • Integrating user-centered design principles can improve technology adoption and safety outcomes.