Last week’s Be Road Ready for Harvest Field Day, held at the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange, was a success with approximately 50 people attending.
Attendees at last week’s Be Road Ready for Harvest Field Day were a mixture of farmers, contract harvesters, transport companies, agricultural machinery retailers, government agencies, council staff and relevant associations.
The event was supported by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), Transport for NSW, the Grain Transport Safety Network (GTSN), SafeWork NSW, NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW Farmers and the Australian Custom Harvesters Association.
Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils’ Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor, said anecdotal feedback from attendees on the day was very positive. “Regulations are constantly changing and events like this are important to ensure people are up to date on what’s required before the upcoming harvest period,” said Melanie.
The day featured presentations about chain of responsibility, conditional registration and primary producer concessions, GTSN’s updated resources and fire safety.
“The highlight of the morning was the hands-on machinery display, where participants were able to measure various vehicles and implements and read the relevant notice to work out what the travel requirements are.” Forbes Machinery Centre, Hutcheon and Pearce, O’Connors and Bob Wythes, were very generous in loaning the equipment for the display.
“Thanks to everyone who assisted to organise and promote the event, and to everyone who registered and attended,” Melanie said.
If you missed the field day, free satellite events will be held in Bedgerebong, Derriwong and Trundle, with breakfast provided. There will also be a free session at the Parkes Show Farmer’s Day. Details are:
August: Bedgerebong Showground 7.30am – 10.15am
Wednesday 30th August: Parkes Show Farmer’s Day 10.30am – 12.30pm
Thursday 31st August: Derriwong RFS Shed 7.30am – 10.15am
Friday 1st September: Trundle Golf Club 7.30am – 10.15am
Register online https://forms.office.com/r/GX9WVkWYCT