THIS week is National Farm Safety Week.
Themed ‘Farm Safety Through The Ages – From 2-92’, the message aims to highlight the key safety issues and risks that are most prevalent throughout the different life stages of a farmer, in the hope it will reduce
the risk of injury, illness and fatalities.
In 2020, agriculture was again ranked as the second most dangerous industry to work in by rate of fatalities.
The number of farm-related fatalities in this country has not shifted dramatically in a decade.
We must do more to lower these numbers.
There is no doubt that farm life can offer a wonderful upbringing for children who love to be involved in the everyday work on a family farm, and the opportunities this brings, but with opportunity comes risk.
YEAR ENDS ON HIGH: Coonawarra s Jack Estate accounts manager Melissa Ploenges (left) and cellar manager Justin Robbie (right) celebrate the funding windfall with Member for Barker Tony Pasin.
ONE of Coonawarra’s largest wineries will combat the impacts of energy costs by replacing 1000 light fittings around its Riddoch Highway estate with LED bulbs.
Jack Estate has received a $20,000 boost from the Federal Government’s Energy Efficient Communities Program to complete the work, improving on-site efficiencies while also boosting safety due to the brighter LED fittings.
While the project will improve energy costs for the business, it builds on its sustainability focus as well, having installed solar panels two years ago.