Kondinin Group's Jenna Santos investigates top risks associated with the most common diseases.
While there are many health hazards in farming, diseases linked to poor eating habits, low levels of physical activity, smoking and drinking alcohol, are still among the leading causes of death in regional and remote areas. | Credits: Ron and Patty Thomas, Canva (background) and thebigland, Shutterstock (foreground).
FARMING is fraught with health hazards, with exposure to chemicals, the sun, dusts and loud noises just some of the many common risks. However, health statistics indicate the deadliest and most debilitating...
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Kondinin Group researchers in collaboration with the GRDC Grain storage extension team test dozens of gas-tight sealable grain storages to Australian Standard AS2628-2010 identifying best and worst features in the ultimate grain storage buyers guide.
Six battery-powered impact wrenches were bench tested in this month's Research Report, focusing on their ability to get nuts done up and undone.
Mice remain a significant issue for cropping regions and the June Research Report, supported by an investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation, brings together the latest research and practical recommendations for bait spreading and machinery performance to help growers improve mouse control strategies.
Farm labour, whether temporary, casual, contract or permanent staff, is an essential part of agriculture. This Research Report provides insights to help better source and manage one of the farm’s most valuable assets – its people.
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