Safety

Fatigue can impact anyone working on the farm, particularly during busy periods, so ensuring everyone gets adequate sleep will ensure a productive and safe seeding. Credit: K.A. Willis, Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

Avoiding fatigue: how to get enough sleep this seeding

Fatigue due to sleepiness can have serious implications on job performance and safety.

19 April 2024

WorkSafe is urging farmers to be aware of fatigue. Image courtesy WorkSafe.
AGRIBUSINESS

Farmers urged to stay alert to risks of fatigue in danger period

WorkSafe is reminding farmers of the risks of fatigue in busy times.

03 April 2024

 WorkSafe NSW is urging people to take safety seriously when it comes to quad bikes and side-by-sides. Photo: Mark Saunders.
MACHINERY

Injuries and fatalities prompt urgent reminder for farm vehicle safety

Deaths and injuries from quad bikes and side-by-sides prompt warning from SafeWork NSW.

14 March 2024

 The Rural Roads Alliance has reinforced the need for urgent road repairs prior to next week's Federal Budget. Photo Mark Saunders.
MACHINERY

Roads Alliance outlines infrastructure priorities to Parliament

Billions of dollars urgently needed for emergency road repairs

03 May 2023

Safety first for the year ahead
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Safety first for the year ahead

Since 1870, Blundstone, have supported & protecting farmers across Australia from the ground up.

08 March 2023

 The Federal Government has funded multiple projects to improve heavy vehicle safety. Picture Mark Saunders.
MACHINERY

Rural transport included in $3.5 million heavy vehicle funding

Funding announced for multiple heavy vehicle safety projects

26 September 2022

 A farm worker death in WA this week has led to a WorkSafe inquiry. Picture Mark Saunders.
AGRIBUSINESS

Inquiry called for ag industry in WA

Deaths in ag industry lead to WA WorkSafe inquiry

24 June 2022

 Toyota is upgrading safety and comfort levels in its HiLux and Fortuner models. Image courtesy Toyota.
MACHINERY

Upgrades announced for HiLux ute

Safety and comfort features added to Toyota HiLux and Fortuner

06 February 2022

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Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

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Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.

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Safety first for the year ahead

Since 1870, Blundstone, have supported & protecting farmers across Australia from

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Precise and Productive Seeding Equipment

The success of next year's harvest begins now, with strong preparation and planning.

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

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

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Research Report: Sheds

Sheds play a vital role in farming, offering shelter and protection for people, machinery, livestock and valuable inputs like chemicals and fertiliser.

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

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Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli went to Agritechnica, Germany. This report covers the key award winners from the event and some of the latest autonomous platforms displayed.

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Research Report: Fronting Up

This Research Report looks at harvester fronts including research and expertise from Kondinin Group’s Ben White, with input from harvesting specialists Brett Asphar, Kassie Van Der Westhuizen, Murray Skayman and Martin Reichelt.