Preparations in the Parkes shire for the 2021 harvest seasons are in full swing, with a recent seminar helping participants brush up on all the safety requirements and responsibilities.
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The Be Road Ready For Harvest Virtual Field Day was held via Zoom on Wednesday September 15, and was a huge success - with over 60 people dialling in.
Attendees 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, NSW Police, NSW Rural Fire Service, Graincorp/Grain Transport Safety Network and NSW Farmers.
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"Unfortunately, due to the current COVID situation we had to hold the field day online again this year, rather than the usual face to face event at the Forbes Saleyards," she said.
"It was very pleasing to see many of the regulars in attendance.
"This year we also saw a large number of first-time attendees from right across the Central West.
"Safety and compliance during harvest is very important, and operators need to be aware of their responsibilities and ensure that during harvest all warning devices and travel requirements are adhered to.
"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," Ms Suitor said.
The program included presentations about access, fire safety, load restraint and much more, and Ms Suitor said she was pleased with how the event was received.
"Feedback from attendees about the need for the event, format, length, presentations, range of topics, registration process and event organisation has all been very positive.
"Thanks to everyone who assisted to organise and promote the event, and a bigger thank you to everyone who registered and attended," Ms Suitor said.
The Virtual Field Day was recorded and can be accessed on the Forbes Councils' YouTube channel or on YouTube at https://youtu.be/wkALs0-xY94.
The winner of the feedback form lucky door prize, an Engel Thermo15 cab fridge worth $190, was Campbell Wilson.
A 2021 'Moving Harvest Machinery' USB, which contains all the notices and information you need in the lead up to and during harvest will be available as well.
"The USBs are extremely popular and we will be releasing more at local rural supply stores and agricultural machinery retailers just in time for harvest," Ms Suitor said.
After fantastic growing conditions for many, the 2021 winter cropping harvest is predicted to produce another bumper yield.
Some in the industry are even indicating records may be broken.
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