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Government and law enforcement action needed against animal activists
THE Queensland Farm- ers’ Federation has re- newed calls for govern- ments and law enforce- ment to increase and effectively implement punishments for animal activists trespassing on farmers’ properties.
For the second succes- sive weekend, Queens- land’s intensive animal farmers had to prepare for a co-ordinated animal activist rampage, know- ing they cannot rely on meaningful support from governments or the police.
QFF president Stuart Armitage said Queensland
farmers adhered to world- leading animal welfare standards and condemned animal activists for their radical and unjustified ac- tions which invade farm- ers’ privacy, threaten the welfare of their animals, pose unacceptable risks to their businesses and have implications for food se- curity.
“For many farmers, their property is their business, their workplace and their family home,” Mr Armit- age said.
“As the frequency of these incidents increase, farmers are unable to op-
erate their businesses and go about their lives for fear of being the next ani- mal activist target.”
Mr Armitage said QFF and member industries had been constructively work- ing with the Queensland Government for a long time to better address these is- sues, but progress on an effective response package had been too slow.
And the lack of action and protection by Queens- land Police was also very disappointing.
“Governments at all lev- els and law enforcement must take a harder stand
against the actions of ani- mal activists and ensure the legal protections and punishments are reflec- tive of the danger they pose,” Mr Armitage said.
“If this level of unac- ceptable law-breaking be- haviour was occurring in Brisbane there is no doubt we would be seeing more urgency and response.
“Meaningful and effec- tive action is needed to ensure farmers receive the fundamental protec- tions of a civil society and they can continue feed- ing, clothing and growing amenity for the world.”
New Class A electric blaster
AUSSIE Pumps has set uct manager Mal Patel plications requiring fast, 300 features an Aussie
a new benchmark for quality and safety with the release of its new stainless steel industrial pressure washers.
The Aussie 4000psi Su- per Scud Monsoon 400- A is a powerful electric- drive blaster that is a breakthrough in safety for the livestock and poultry industries.
The Australian Safety Standards for the use of water jetting equipment (AS/NZ4233.01) classifies pressure washers by their pump performance.
Multiplying the ma- chine’s pressure in bar by the flow gives an in- dication of the power of the unit in bar litres per minute.
If it’s over 5600 then it’s a Class B machine and requires operators to be RTO trained and certi- fied.
Aussie’s new Monsoon 400-A falls just below that critical limit and therefore qualifies as a Class A ma- chine.
Under the standards there are fewer restric- tions on both the opera- tor and employer with regards to certification of the worker.
Aussie Pumps prod-
“These new blasters of- fer the maximum pressure and flow allowed for a Class A machine, maxim- ising cleaning efficiency while keeping the opera- tor safe.”
The new three-phase industrial blaster features the new ‘sharp-free’ er- gonomic stainless steel frame fitted with four big ‘off-road’ style steel wheels with flat-free tyres.
The company has moved to stainless steel to elimi- nate corrosion.
At the same time, its appearance and aesthetics are ground breaking.
“The new Super Scud looks as good as it works, and works as good as it looks,” Patel said.
“We’ve developed the product with features that ensure these Aussie-built machines are world class.
“This high-flow, high- pressure electric machine is ideal for wash and flush applications found in pig- geries and aviaries.”
With an 11kW, three- phase, four-pole electric- drive motor, this heavy- duty pressure cleaner de- livers 20l/pm flow.
This makes it ideal for a range of industrial ap-
continuous cleaning in- cluding flushing out stalls and sheds, and machinery wash-down.
The Super Scud Mon- soon 400-A uses the TTL series ‘Big Berty’ Ber- tolini triplex pump with solid ceramic pistons.
This pump incorporates a big ribbed crankcase that ensures it stays cool even in continuous-run- ning applications.
The valve caps are fitted with a new Bertolini seal- ing system designed for higher pressure and longer working hours.
The power is provided by a heavy-duty, IP55-rat- ed, four-pole TEFC elec- tric motor.
Like all Aussie blasters, the Super Scud Monsoon
SafetyProtectionkit.
The kit includes a ther- mal dump valve to protect the machine from exces-
sive bypass.
An industrial on/off
thermal protection switch prevents overload of the motor and pressure spikes.
High-quality accesso- ries complete the package. A heavy-duty gun/lance combination provides the operator with complete control of the machine with a trigger lock that improves safety and prevents acci-
dental activation.
Further information in-
cluding a free guide is available from Aussie Pumps at aussiepumps. com.au and Aussie Pumps distributors throughout Australia.
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Strengthening agricultural ties with China
GRANTS totalling $100,000 are now avail- able through the 2019 Australia-China Agri- cultural Cooperation Agreement program for projects that grow agri- cultural trade between Australia and China.
Minister for Agricul- ture David Littleproud said agricultural business- es with projects or trade missions are encouraged to apply.
“ACACA aims to strengthen our relation- ship with our largest ex- port market for agricultur- al, fisheries and forestry products, worth almost $13.6 billion in 2017-18,” Minister Littleproud said.
“We are looking for pro- jects that will encourage collaboration and growth in the Australia-China two-way trade, which will benefit farmers and food
producers in both coun- tries.
“Over the past 30 years the program has been part of more than 200 tech- nical exchanges, working groups, training programs and sharing research and development.
“The program also helps our farming, fishing and forestry industries unlock the new opportunities af- forded through the Chi- na-Australia Free Trade Agreement.
“It has been a key part of Australia’s bilateral trade relationship for more than three decades.”
Applications opened March 28, 2019 and close on April 30, 2019.
To apply for funding and for more information on the ACACA program, visit agriculture.gov.au/ market-access-trade/acaca
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