Farmsafe Australia

Near misses on farms: a learning opportunity not to be ignored

Jenna Santos examines the frequency of near misses on farms and the importance of addressing them.

01 August 2025

Growing up on a farm can be an incredible experience - but Farmsafe said its important to make plans to keep kids safe.

Keeping children safe on farms in the absence of childcare

Farmsafe Australia highlights the importance of making a plan for kids on farms.

30 July 2025

Farmsafe says fatigue has long been normalised in agriculture - but argues the "keep going" culture is not working.

Campaign urges farmers to reframe fatigue as a safety threat

National Farm Safety Week: Farmsafe Australia argues the "just keep going" culture isn't working.

22 July 2025

Side-by-sides overtook quads as the leading agent causing on-farm fatalities last year, despite often being considered as the safer alternative.

Side-by-sides overtake as leading cause of on-farm fatalities

SSVs overtook tractors and quad bikes as the leading cause of on-farm fatalities last year.

21 July 2025

Farmsafe highlights the importance of learning from near misses, as new data reveals another 72 people didn't return home to their families in 2024, after losing their lives on Australian farms.

"Second Chances" campaign kicks off for National Farm Safety Week

Farmsafe Australia launches 2025 National Farm Safety Week and Safer Farms Report.

21 July 2025

The coalition and the Labor Party have both committed $2.5m to support Farmsafe Australia's efforts in improving farm safety.

Farm safety efforts attract bipartisan support

The coalition and Labor have committed $2.5m in funding to support Farmsafe Australia.

28 April 2025

Farmsafe Australia is calling on industry, government, and corporate partners to step up and take responsibility for farm safety by working with the organisation.

Calls for urgent action as on-farm deaths rise

On-farm fatalities rose to 72 in 2024, prompting calls for urgent action.

07 March 2025

Cotton producer, Jamie Grant, introduced SwarmFarm robots to their operation around four years ago, which has helped reduce the safety risks associated with completing mundane tasks. Credit: Ben White, Kondinin Group.

Enhancing safety for aging farmers

Farmsafe turns the spotlight on mitigating the risks for older farmers.

19 July 2024

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

Research Report: Sealable Storage Options (August 2025)

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.

Research Report: Cordless Impact Wrenches (July 2025)

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.

Research Report: Mouse Bait Applications (June 2025)

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.

Research Report: Farm Labour (May 2025)

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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