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Follow this Safe Work Procedure when using horses for farm work. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Rider must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by the person in charge of the workplace. Rider is to ride a horse matched to their ability. What equipment do you need? Riding helmet (AS/NZS 3838 minimum). General Procedure Approach the horse calmly and from a direction where they can see you. Do not wrap equipment attached to your horse around your body. Check …

Follow this Safe Work Procedure when working in the farm workshop. All workers must follow this procedure and be familiar with the safe use of the equipment in question. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Operator must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by person in charge of the workplace Operator must have sufficient weight, limb size, skill and judgement to control the equipment being used What equipment do you need? Personal Protective Equipment appropriate …

Follow this Safe Work Procedure when refueling any item of powered equipment. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Operator must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by person in charge of the workplace. What equipment do you need? Gloves (optional) Eye protection (optional) General Procedure Refuel equipment in well ventilated area. Park equipment on level ground whenever possible. Shut off engine. Never remove the fuel cap or refuel with the engine running or hot. …

Frequently Asked Questions … This map allows you to connect with other catchment community groups. See where they are, add your own and connect.   … Encouraging farmer participation and leadership in catchment community groups can represent a rural voice that can help build more resilient communities that can respond to local opportunities or issues.  … Beef + Lamb New Zealand understands the importance of catchment community groups and the positive impacts they can have on farming communities. …

Follow this Safe Work Procedure when doing potentially hazardous tasks by hand. A manual handling task may be hazardous if it requires significant force, repetitive effort, a sustained/awkward posture or continuous vibration. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Worker must be physically capable of completing the manual task being asked of him/her What equipment do you need? Boots Gloves (if appropriate to task) Any equipment that may safely and practically assist the worker to …

Good environmental and animal welfare outcomes require good practice. Farmers are already doing some great work in both the animal welfare and the environmental space, but there is always more to be done. Managing winter grazing activities to minimise impact on animal welfare and your waterways is easy and effective when you have a plan in place and simple management tweaks thought out in advance. … Following the Government’s recent announcement of amendments to Intensive Winter Grazing (IWG) …

Finding the right sheep genetics for your farming operation is about to get a lot easier with this new tool from B+LNZ Genetics … nProve is a free online tool that makes it easy for New Zealand farmers to find the best rams for their operation. Using a series of button­­­­­s and slider scales, farmers can customise what they are looking for in their ram team, then – with a simple click of a button – nProve generates a list of breeders who have rams that best fit the purpose defined by the …

The aim of this study was to provide an understanding of introducing refugia into a lamb finishing operation that had a triple drench resistance issue. Refugia, introduced through lambs with susceptible parasites, was compared to the more conventional practice of quarantine drenching. … Background Resistance of parasites, or worms, to all classes of drench is a major concern in New Zealand farming systems. Intensive finishing and hogget grazing systems are at high risk of developing triple …

When using any farm vehicles (not including tractors, motorised plant, side x sides, quad bikes or motorbikes), follow this Safe Work Procedure. Refer to the operator’s manual, if necessary, prior to operating the vehicle. … What are the minimum operator requirements? Driver must be under direct supervision until assessed as competent by person in charge of the workplace If driving on a public road, driver must hold a Class 1 Driver License (car license) Driver must have been trained in the …