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Shining a spotlight on on-farm safety

HEAVY machinery, livestock, open water sources, power tools and motorbikes – it comes as little surprise that a farm can be one of the most dangerous workplaces in Australia.

According to data from AgriFutures and AgHealth Australia in the Non-intentional farm-related incidents in Australia 2023 report, 32 on-farm deaths were reported last year – a tragic statistic, and yet a decrease of 23 l...