Attendees at the 2023 pre-harvest field day.
Farmers, contract harvesters, truck drivers, transport companies, pilots and agricultural machinery retailers are invited to attend this year’s Be Road Ready for Harvest Field Day on Thursday 8th August at the Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange.
Breakfast will be provided from 7.30am, with the official program kicking off at 8am.
There will be a hands-on machinery display and other interactive activities from 10.30am.
Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils’ Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor, said that this year’s event will focus on the rules and regulations for safely and legally moving agricultural vehicles, combinations and trucks on the road.
“This year we will discuss conditional registration, notices, access, fatigue, load restraint and much more. There will be a deep dive into dimensions, signage and other travel conditions.
“Safety and compliance during harvest is very important. Operators need to be aware of their responsibilities and ensure that all warning devices and travel requirements are adhered to.”
Registration is free but spaces are limited.
Register via the Parkes, Forbes or Lachlan Shire Councils’ Facebook pages or this link: https://forms.office.com/r/akBJumLfwD
“We’ll also be running four satellite events to provide the same information to more farmers across the three local government areas. You can register for these events using the above link,” Ms Suitor said.
The satellite events will be held on:
• Tuesday 27th August at Tottenham War Memorial Hal, 7.30am – 10.15am
• Wednesday 28th August at the Parkes Show Farmer’s Day, 1.30pm – 3.45pm
• Thursday 29th August at Wirrinya Community Hall, 7.30am – 10.15am
• Friday 30th August at Bogan Gate Memorial Hall, 7.30am – 10.15am