Displaying items by tag: safer farms

Thursday, 27 February 2025 15:55

Farmer reflects on life-changing accident

Five years on, Levin farmer George Thompson reflects on his life-changing accident and says it's great to see more support for farmers to make the industry safer.

Published in General News
Thursday, 27 February 2025 07:55

New CEO for Safer Farms

Safer Farms, the industry-led organisation dedicated to fostering a safer farming culture, has appointed Brett Barnham as its new chief executive.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 04 February 2025 15:55

ACC and Safer Farms announce new partnership

ACC and Safer Farms have announced a new partnership in an effort to reduce harm, injuries, and fatalities in agriculture.

Published in General News

A pilot programme helping businesses purchase crush protection devices (CPDs) for their quad bikes is reporting a high demand for vouchers.

Published in General News

The new Safer Rides programme aiming to encourage farmers to install crush protection devices (CPDs) on their quad bikes has been over-subscribed, hitting its initial target within 38 hours of launch.

Published in General News

The launch of the new Safer Rides incentive programme will see farmers encouraged to install crush protection devices (CPDs) on their quad bikes to help reduce harm on farm.

Published in Management
Wednesday, 12 June 2024 10:31

Get a Safer Farming Passport at Fieldays

Industry-led farm safety group Safer Farms has teamed up with its member organisations to highlight safety initiatives at the Fieldays at Mystery Creek this week.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 16 April 2024 13:55

Learnings from tractor incident

A near miss experienced by a North Island farmer worker when their tractor ‘park’ gear failed, has been shared as the latest Safety Alert from Safer Farms.

Published in Management
Tuesday, 02 April 2024 08:55

How to farm without harm

Safer Farms, the organisation dedicated to recognising the benefits of on-farm health and safety, is on a mission to reframe psychosocial harm.

Published in General News
Friday, 15 March 2024 13:55

Calls for farm vehicle safety tales

Industry-led farm safety organisation, Safer Farms is urging farmers to share their first-hand experiences with reducing harm on farms.

Published in General News
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