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Hay Australia Victoria, now known as HAV, was sentenced in the Bendigo County Court last week in relation to the death of a worker in 2021.

Hay exporter fined $400,000 for worker death

A Victoria hay exporter has been convicted and fined after a worker was crushed by a multibaler.

31 March 2025

Trauma created by workplace investigations creates a class of hazard which is poorly understood. Credit: Pete Sherrard, Canva.

Opinion: incident investigations should shake down safety systems, not trigger trauma

When things go wrong, how do we ensure workers are not re-traumatised?

06 September 2024

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

Farmsafe Australia is encouraging producers to prioritise first aid training as part of its "In Safe Hands" campaign. Credit: Yuri A (PeopleImages.com), Shutterstock.

Safety campaign highlights the importance of first aid

Farmsafe's latest "In Safe Hands" video promotes the critical role of first aid training.

17 July 2024

Farmsafe Australia releases the first video for its "In Safe Hands" campaign. Credit: Maxim Ibragimov, Shutterstock.

Farmsafe releases first "In Safe Hands" farm story

NFF president, David Jochinke, shares how they prioritise wellbeing on their farm.

15 July 2024

WorkSafe is urging farmers to be aware of the risks when using grain handling equipment like self-propelled augers and telehandlers. Credit: Mark Saunders.

Farm death prompts safety warning

WorkSafe has issued a safety reminder on plant equipment following the death of a Victorian farmer.

11 July 2024

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.

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

The importance of pre-harvest inductions

Protecting people, property and agribusinesses

13 October 2023

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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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