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Looking ahead to a safe summer on farm
Although summer is approaching, sowing winter feed crops and silage harvesting will be on some farmers’ minds.
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Health & Safety
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Take extra care in the milking shed
With twice daily milking, farmers will be seeing a lot of the milking shed.
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Peak months for lost work time on dairy farms
Just as dairy farms are starting to ramp up towards spring productivity, the sector gets hit by its some of its highest numbers around lost work time injuries.
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Managing ‘dairy farm fever’ risks and other zoonoses
A spike in leptospirosis cases in 2017 is a reminder of the importance of managing risks around zoonoses, especially as calving is a key period for exposure, says Al McCone, Sector Lead, Agriculture, for WorkSafe New Zealand.
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Make sure you have your say on the Zero Carbon Bill
The Zero Carbon Bill is now open for public consultation and it’s vital for the dairy industry to make its voice heard.
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Avoiding winter accident pitfalls
With calving coming up, it’s important to begin planning for the busy period ahead and keeping safe should be a key focus.
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Farmers leading the charge on recycling
While urban New Zealand is becoming more and more invested in reducing, reusing and recycling, Kiwi farmers have been quietly recycling and cutting down on waste for years.
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Managing a significant accident risk factor - fatigue
With winter setting in, dairy farmers will be planning to have a strong team in place for the calving season.
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Putting health and safety in pole position
During April, many farmers will tackle maintenance and development work around the farm – including fencing.
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Agrifeeds partners with Rural Support Trust
Agrifeeds has partnered with The Rural Support Trust (RST) to help them support farmers through tough times.
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Rural communities rally to support each other
Farming is not for the faint-hearted. While urban office-workers might fantasise about fresh air, sunshine and lovely scenery, the reality is life on the farm is not always as idyllic. Farmers work long and hard and face many unique challenges that are as hard to predict as they are to control.
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Recycling farm plastics
Bale wrap plastic is an essential element when it comes to maximising the feed value of fodder, particularly silage. But with the increasing use of such plastics in agriculture the environmental impacts are a growing concern for many. The circular economy refers to collecting waste plastics and turning them back into useful products and the Plasback recycling scheme is designed to help the primary sector do just that.
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Reducing risks when using vehicles on the farm
WorkSafe New Zealand is putting the spotlight on cutting the number of vehicle-related serious injuries and fatalities in agriculture.
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Preparing chemicals for autumn? Protection is key
As the kids get ready for the start of another school year, dairy farmers will be thinking about pre-autumn spraying and re-grassing. Farmers often work with hazardous products like cleaners, sprays and fertilisers, and during February harmful exposure to hazardous substances is more likely.
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Keep workers and contractors in the loop on your farm.
Farmers can turn their hand to many jobs on the farm but there are times when contractors are required. It’s worth noting that when extra people are about there can be more risk of an incident occurring.
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