Written by Charlotte Cunningham
Growers are being advised to be particularly cautious when handling over-yeared seed bags, following reports of bags ripping during movement. Charlotte Cunningham reports. A number of growers have taken to Twitter recently to warn others about issues with over-yeared seed bags, inlcuding Robin Aird, farm manager at Charlton Park Estate, Malmesbury, Wilts, who tweeted: “###Warning### overwintered seed bags are exceptionally brittle this year. We have had two break moving and will now re-bag the lot. No warning and the hoop comes away from the bag.” Catherine Barrett, sector head of arable marketing and seed at AIC, has offered safety information to support farm workers. “Care should always be taken when handling over-yeared bagged seed,” says Catherine. “Taking a few small steps and exercising extra caution can help preserve the bags’ structural integrity and avoid any spills that waste time and cause potential safety issues.” “Drilling is a busy time for arable farms, but farms are being encouraged to take time to check bags before handling and follow the below guidelines on best handling and storage.” In light of this, AIC has released the following advice: Check Visually check all bags before attempting to move them. Most seed bags are ‘single…
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