| ATV
Honda & NFYFC
join forces for ATV safety
An important event for many of the UK’s Young Farmers’ Club members is the National Federation’s annual conference.
eld this year
between 6th and
8th May in
Blackpool, the
annual gettogether is an
opportunity to debate issues
important to youth involved in the
rural community. For most, its
timing marks the start of the
summer agricultural show season
which will involve many of its
members.
ATV market leader Honda
entered a partnership with the
National Federation of Young
Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) in July
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2015. Designed to boost its farm
safety initiative, the sponsorship
helps promote ATV safety to the
Federation’s 25,000 members,
many of them using ATVs regularly
in their work.
Vehicle safety on farms is a
huge concern for the NFYFC as,
according to the Health and Safety
Executive, accidents involving
moving vehicles account for the
greatest number of deaths in
agriculture; almost a fifth, over the
past five years. The initiative aims
to increase awareness of farm
safety and reduce casualties, by
encouraging a change of attitude
by YFC members.
Part of Honda’s role is to
connect its approved main dealers
with their local Young Farmers’
Clubs, across England and Wales.
Encouraging safe ATV use has
been a priority for Honda for many
years and staff from every main
dealer attend approved operator
courses with recognised training
providers. This experience helps
them provide practical advice for
users.
Free ‘European ATV Safety
Institute’ (EASI) operator training is
included with every new Honda
ATV, and dealers can help new
and existing users by putting them
in touch with training centres in
their area. Making sure Young
Farmers’ Club members know
their local dealer means they will
also know where to find advice on
safe operation.
Honda’s ATV line-up includes
utility models from 250–680cc, so
there are machines suitable for all
applications from ‘field walking’
and equestrian use to heavy
arable tasks and forestry. The
brand will be represented by local
dealers at most county shows
while, at many larger and national
events, Honda UK will be in
attendance with a display of
machines and accessories from
leading manufacturers, usually
assisted by dealers from the area.
Whether you are a current user
or considering the purchase of
your first ATV, a visit to the Honda
dealer’s stand at your local show
will be an ideal opportunity to find
out about the machines, and
accessories for your application,
or to seek advice on safe
operation and training.
Honda will be attending the
following shows over the summer;
The Royal High Land Show 23rd26th June, The Royal Welsh Show
18th-21st July and The Game Fair
29th-31st July.
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