Harvest 2025: Top tips to protect people, kit and time

With harvest now in full swing, we take a look at some of the potential hazards and some steps to help the season run as smoothly and safely as possible

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Be aware of harvester heights unloading under electric cables
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Be aware of harvester heights unloading under electric cables

Implementing a five-point plan can help to make this year's harvest safer. Farmers and land managers are often made aware of the agricultural sector's poor safety record, so it is in the business interest...

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