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Electricity can be taken too lightly as a risk and hazard on most farms, according to a recent study.

Electrical dangers on farms: an overlooked hazard

Farmers may be failing to protect themselves against electrical hazards.

16 April 2025

Staying cool and hydrated are essential while working in summer heat, but there are other measures farmers should put in place to protect themselves and farmer workers from heat-related illnesses.

Working in summer: Preventing heat-related illness

Farmers are at high risk of suffering from heat-related illnesses in summer.

12 December 2024

AgDay, which coincides with the busy harvest period, has prompted farm safety warnings.

AgDay prompts safety warnings

AIHS and NHVR urge farmers to play it safe this AgDay.

15 November 2024

AFIA is shining a light on safety planning for this year's National Hay Safe Day.

Hay safety in the spotlight

This National Hay Safe Day AFIA is urging farmers to reflect on safe practices and plan ahead.

25 October 2024

Farmers should be putting measures in place to protect older workers, including themselves. Credit: Jenna Santos

Importance of protecting agriculture's aging workforce

Farmers should be putting safety measures in place to protect older workers.

17 June 2024

Footwear reminder ahead of Safe Work Month

Don’t forget the footwear when it comes to farm safety

29 September 2022

Alarming fatality rates in Ag

Every level of farming asked to reduce workplace fatalities

18 October 2017

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RESEARCH

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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: Sheep Yards (April 2025)

This month's Research Report includes more than a dozen case studies of new sheep yard builds and renovations from around the country. There are plenty of ideas to make the handling of stock more efficient and stress-free.

Research Report: Large Square Baler Testing (March 2025)

This month Kondinin Group has capacity tested four high-density, large square balers in what is believed to be a first for Australia. Balers from Krone, Kuhn, Massey Ferguson and New Holland were put through their paces, working in windrowed straw.

Research Report: Rural Communications (February 2025)

With the departure of 3G technology and the emergence of 5G and satellite options, there are significant changes on the connectivity horizon. This month Kondinin Group engineers Ben White and Josh Giumelli investigate what is the best way to stay connected in regional and remote areas.

Research Report: Chaser Bins (January 2025)

Chaser bins play a vital role when it comes to on-farm grain logistics. The January Research Report features a comprehensive round up of the latest chaser bins of 30 tonnes-plus capacity.

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