Bushfire software to help farmers prepare
A NEW software tool that can predict the severity and spread of destructive bushfires is set to revolutionise...
Machinery General
08 MAY 2015
Experts warn: don't work alone in grain storages
GRAIN storage and handling involves some of the most hazardous activities in the grains industry; however,...
Agronomy
04 FEBRUARY 2015
Keeping animals safe in the heat
LIVESTOCK owners in South Australia and across the country are being reminded to take special care of...
Livestock General
31 DECEMBER 2014
Be sure to check for asbestos
Spring cleaning might take on a bit of a bigger role at your farm this year. Maybe the old farm guesthouse...
Farm office
31 DECEMBER 2014
Farming the second most dangerous job
FOR most farmers, the benefits outweigh the risks associated with a life on the land, but being aware...
Archive
29 OCTOBER 2014
Safety reminder for grain belt
WITH headers fired up across much of Australia's grain belt, growers are being urged to be safe during...
Agronomy
29 OCTOBER 2014
How to reduce bushfire risk this season
EVERY farmer in the country should be preparing for the high risk of bushfires this summer.
Archive
22 OCTOBER 2014
Preparation key for a safe and successful harvest
HARVEST has already kicked off for some farmers around the country and many regions will follow in the...
Archive
10 OCTOBER 2014
Bullbar blitz stopped in rural NSW
THE NEW South Wales government will link up with the state peak agricultural body to halt a police crackdown...
Archive
27 AUGUST 2014
New app to help improve farm safety
AS part of its recognition of National Farm Safety Week, Farmsafe Australia has looked to new technologies...
Farm office
25 JULY 2014
Improving farm safety on the agenda
TACKLING ways to improve safety on the farm in a practical manner is this year's Farm Safety Week theme,...
Archive
23 JULY 2014
Farm injuries at 10-year low in Victoria
FARM injury claims fell by more than 14% in the past 12 months and are now at a 10-year low, according...
