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Revealed : UK agriculture industry among healthiest occupations
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AGRICULTURE WORKERS are among the healthiest workforce in the UK , according to new research .
The survey of 2,014 UK adults by IronmongeryDirect revealed that those working in the agriculture sector such as , farm managers , mechanics , technicians and administrators are among the healthiest workers in the UK .
‘ the average agriculture worker is active for four and a half hours per day ’
Due to the nature of the job and often being close to huge sprawling open spaces , the average agriculture worker is active for four and a half hours per day ( 270 minutes ).
When it comes to getting physical , agriculture workers are healthier than those in the retail and manufacturing trade , and follow just two other industries ( trades and health & fitness ) when it comes to hours spend being active .
Those working in offices top the poll of being the unhealthiest workforce , with individuals from marketing and professional services sectors are all failing to be active for an hour per day , burning less than 300 calories through work related activity .
Despite this , almost one in five ( 19 %) UK workers ‘ tops up ’ his or her activity levels with a weekly gym session .
Agriculture workers in the main are not office-bound and , therefore , are less likely to succumb to sugary treats , with 23 % admitting to enjoying a daily indulgence , as sweets and biscuits are passed around .
GROUNDS CLEARANCE MADE EASY
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GROUNDS TEAMS ARE being encouraged to make the most of the better weather and prepare areas before temperatures drop .
Robust brushcutters from Billy Goat are designed for cutting the toughest of overgrown areas . They plough through dense brush up to 6 ’ high , as well as grass and weeds as tall as 8 ”. Even saplings don ’ t stand a chance ! These powerful brushcutters are unfazed by hidden items lurking in the grass . They make clearing vast areas , meadows and fields a breeze , as well as also being handy for clearing paths and tackling overgrowth .
There are five models in the range offering a variety of options . All models have a 26 ” cutting width and a heavy-duty blade spindle that is reinforced on four sides to tackle the toughest of cutting tasks with ease , as well as a rigid deck for extra stability . There are two self-propelled models with three speeds , both powered by 13hp petrol engines , and weigh in at 166kg . There are three hydrostatic transmission models available , all powered by 13hp Honda petrol engines . These have the option of either pull or electric starting and feature a unique pivoting deck to offer increased manoeuvrability .
www . billygoat . co . uk
RABDF ANNOUNCES ‘ SCOPING THE FUTURE ’ CONFERENCE
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A NEW BUSINESS AND Policy Conference is to be held in London on Wednesday 18 October . ‘ Scoping the Future ’ will be the theme of the event , which will focus on the UK dairy industry post-Brexit .
This inaugural conference will be held in conjunction with The Trehane Trust and will include the key findings of Trehane Fellowship recipient Mike Houghton of Andersons , who
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has been researching future options and opportunities for the sector at home and abroad .
RABDF president Lord Curry will open the conference , following which the Policy Group ’ s Simon Ward will outline what is happening behind the scenes with regard to trade , subsidies , market access and labour . Arla ’ s Graham Wilkinson will look at processor
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perspectives and independent industry commentator Chris Walkland will talk about future issues , trends and action points .
Matthew Knight , managing director of RABDF , says :
“ We already know that moving forward , farmers need to be more competitive , more switched into markets and more aware of global impacts on their businesses ,
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regardless of the systems they use or the market they supply .
“ With the future of production-based support still unclear , the day will aim to elevate the discussion beyond the obvious challenges and look instead at opportunities to reshape the industry .”
A full programme can be found at www . rabdf . co . uk
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