Farmers, contract harvesters, transport companies and agricultural machinery retailers are invited to attend the 'Be Road Ready For Harvest' Field Day on Thursday 10 August at the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
The Field Day, supported by the Australian Custom Harvesters Association, NSW Farmers, WFI, Roads and Maritime Services, NSW Police and the Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils, will kick off with a free breakfast at 8am.
Local Australian Custom Harvesters Association Member Bob Wythes, says the aim of the Field Day is to provide information about the current regulations for safely and legally moving agricultural vehicles and combinations on the road.
“This event has been happening now for seven years, providing participants with a hands on look at how to safely and legally transport a wide range of agricultural machinery. If you’re a farmer, contractor or transporter you won’t want to miss it,” Mr Wythes said.
NSW Farmers Parkes/Forbes Branch Chair Gavin Tom says they are pleased to be supporting the Field Day.
"NSW Farmers continuously works with RMS to ensure the needs of farmers are understood, and this hands on Field Day is a perfect way to get everyone together with the machinery that is the subject of this work," Mr Tom said.
Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils' Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer Melanie Suitor says the highlight of the Field Day will be an interactive machinery inspection session conducted by Roads and Maritime Services and NSW Police.
"The machinery inspection session allows people to clarify what the requirements are for various vehicle and combination dimensions, safety equipment and pilot/escort vehicles,” she said.
"Safety during harvest is very important, meaning operators need to be aware of their responsibilities and ensure that during harvest all warning devices and travel requirements are adhered to.
"Attendees will all receive a copy of the 2017 'Moving Harvest Machinery' Information Kit, which contains all of the relevant notices and information about moving agricultural machinery on the road. If the machinery or combination doesn’t comply with the dimensions set out in the general notices, a specific permit may have to be applied for," Ms Suitor said.
The Field Day will also feature presentations from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator and NSW Rural Fire Service.
