October 31, 2013

Farm Safety Partnership develops animal feed's safe delivery measures

Farm Safety Partnership for feed companies, delivery drivers and farmers have developed new guidance on delivering animal feed onto farms safely.

The Farm Safety Partnership, comprising Agricultural Industries Corporation (AIC), Country Land and Business Association (CLA), National Farmers' Union (NFU), Tenant Farmers' Association (TFA) and NFU Mutual, has produced the guidance to ensure that the whole industry shares good practice and knowledge.

"By adopting common standards it is hoped that the number of injuries that arise during farm deliveries will decrease," said Garry Rudd, AIC's Technical Manager who has helped develop the new guidance.

AIC will issue a comprehensive guidance booklet to members of its feed sector, a four page pamphlet will be sent to farms to ensure the message reaches the whole sector.