Farmers concerned about the spread of COVID-19 can learn from the hog sector on the matter of protecting themselves and their workers, says a leading expert on biosecurity in the […] Read more
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AgriCulture – the documentary
Film by Sheridan College student looks at farm hazards
Bailey Regier, a film writing and editing student at Sheridan College in Oakville completed a documentary for school on one the most dangerous professions in the developed world: farming. Her […] Read more
Better system visibility could boost farm safety
Sensors help when eyes can’t see everything from a tractor seat
Glacier FarmMedia – Canada had 843 farm fatalities between 2003 and 2012, of which 600 involved implements. More than 17 per cent of all deaths were run-overs attributed to drivers […] Read more
Online tools help analyze farm hazards
The programs were developed in the U.S. with help from firefighters, who are usually first on the scene of an accident
Glacier FarmMedia – Firefighters and first responders have joined with farmers in the United States to release a slate of new programs that can address hazards. The online tools, which […] Read more
Harnessing sprayers to tame fire
An Alberta farm invention puts out fire using existing investments, making use of reliable off-road capacity
Self-propelled, high clearance sprayers are great for spraying and have become three-season rigs. As well, in an emergency these could control a serious fire, with the right gear. That’s what […] Read more
Finding hot spots in the barn
Using thermal imaging to screen everything from power outlets to motors to animal joints can help farm safety and decision making
Agriculture groups, government, and insurance companies are encouraging farmers to use thermal imaging to help prevent combustive disasters. Farmers trying to reduce their fire risk can access the technology in […] Read more
Knowing the details key in an emergency
As farmers move into the fields for planting, knowing locations and having a plan can help them stay safe
Meagan Maitland was discing a field in fall of 2018 when her husband raced down the road to inform her of a nearby field fire. It made her think about […] Read more
New grain bins make cleanout safer
The bins have inflatable bags that help to move the grain out safely
Grain bins and grain handling equipment are one of the main causes of on-farm accidents. One of the places where farmers or employees can get injured is inside of the […] Read more
Oxford farm safety day gets children thinking – and talking
Local organizations host farm safety and education days for children across the province in the spring and through the summer. What do the children actually think about what they see? […] Read more
Railway funds to deliver safety, leadership programs
4-H Canada is set to launch a new youth leadership program, along with a farm safety fund, thanks to a $600,000 contribution from Canadian National Railway (CN). Executives at 4-H […] Read more