HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1983-03-16, Page 62'The Farm FAilikle, Week as Moak 16, 190 - 2i
Urge hearing pr
A simple, five minute test
makes Ontario farmers aw-
are of the importance of
wearing hearing. protection.
The Farm Safety Associa-
tion has been conducting the
tests because of a generally
higher incidence of hearing
loss found among fanners,
says Larry Swinn, the asso-
ciations's public relations
coordinator.
"We're urging farmers to
wear accoustical earmuffs,
available from safety supply
stores for about S40, to
conserve their hearing."
The association . is also
developing a questionnaire
to assess more accurately the
extent of Bearing loss among
farmers.
"We're questioning about
one-third of the tested farm-
ers for information on the
history of hearing loss in
their family, on the type of
farm they work and the type
of equipment they use."
Swinn says the early re-
sults show hearing loss is
rection
less evident among special-
ized farmers than those in
general farming.
"General farming requires
larger, faster equipment and
a longer exposure to loud
noise which seems to in-
crease the incidence of hear-
ing loss."
An interesting preliminary
result shows ' that of the
nearly 1,000 farmers tested
so far, the majority have the
greatest hearing loss in the
left ear.
"My personal theory is
that farmers usually turn one
way to watch their trailing
equipment behind the trac-
tor. And when they're driv-
ing a car or truck with the
window down, they exper-
ience a lot of noise in the left
ear."
Swinn says many tractor
companies are engineering
their equipment to reduce
noise levels and are rede-
signing tractor cabins to pro-
tect farmers' hearing.
But despite these changes,
Swinn says farmers should
still be wearing hearing pro-
tection.
"There's a reluctance am-
ong farmers to wear protec-
don because they fear they
won't be able to hear their
equipment running. But this
is unfounded because ac-
coustical earmuffs only cut
out the dangerous noise
levels."
Swinn saysthe association
plans toy conduct tests at
several agricultural functions
this year and will try to
accommodate group's re-
quests for the hearing test.
He says the association
staff is trained as audio-
metric technicians to conduct
the hearing test but he warns
that staff is not qualified to
interpret the results.
"If their test indicates they
may have a hearing problem,
we encourage them to see
their family doctor for a
referral to a specialist. We
never give them a diagnos-
is."
Farm show is success.....
•from page 23.
tion.
Speakers addressed inter-
ested and attentive crowds
who responded enthusias-
tically with questions and
comments.
Organizers estimate that
500 people attended the
meetings. The need for care -
Jul planning and manage-
ment in 1983 was emphas-
ized by all of the speakers.
The future of agriculture is
clouded. Hard work and
planning will be necessary
for farmers to. survive. •
Ladies programs were well
attended - and instructors
were pleased with the inter-
est shown in the demonstra-
tions. Representatives from
Mary Kay cosmetics and
Amana conducted informa-
tive seminars twice daily.
Cattle Sales
Two cattle sales and shows
were held at the Farm Show..
A large crowd attended the
Holsteinlnvitational Sale and
organizers were pleased with
the results. "Interest was
keen and cattle sold well,"
says Dave Carsons. "Prices
were good considering the
current market."
A bred heifer brought top
dollar of 53,050. Thirty-two
head were sold averaging
51,675. Cattle went to West-
ern Canada, Lindsay, God-
erich and other farms in
Huron and Perth counties.
The Winter Classic Sale of
the West Central Ontario
Hereford Zone also drew
large numbers. "We had an
excellent turnout," says
Craig Lymburner, secretary
of the Association. "43 lots
were sold averaging $1,057.
Top dollar of 53,100 was paid
by Rick Davis of Thornton,
Indiana. The next highest
price was 52,300 paid by
Onondago Farms , of St.
George, Ontario.
Three head were sold to
Quebec, to Indiana and the
rest to Ontario. Volume buy-
er was Klaus Uloth of KRU
Ranch, Brockville who
bought 6a/a head.
Country and Western en-
tertainment was featured at
the show for the first time
this year. Recording artist
Carl Johns and her band,
Special Delivery, performed
for capacity crowds during
the evenings.
The 1983 Canada Farm
Show was once again an
outstanding success and
show manager Morris has
already had requests from
exhibitors for increased
space next year.
For more information, con-
tact Dawn Morris, Canada
Farm, Show, 20 Butterick
Road, Toronto, Ontario M3W
2Z8, (416) 252-3506.
Proper calibration insures
effective crop spraying...
•from page 28
equipment being used
should be fitted with a
levelling device.
A question was asked as to
whether land should be
worked before incorporation.
Dietz felt that land should be
worked once before incorpor-
ation to break up lumps and
get better incorporation of
herbicide. "You don't want
to incorporate herbicides too
deep," said Dietz, "or they
won't be effective."
After spraying mainten-
ance is important for proper
functioning of the sprayer in
the next season. Drain the
sprayer completely and flush
the tank. Clean all equip-
ment with household am-
monia and rinse several
times with water.
Make sure the pump,
control valves and lines are
completely drained of fluid.
Blow out, clean, and dry
all orfices including the tips.
'Do not use a metal brush. If
tips are plugged use a fine
soft brush or tooth pick to
clean them. Water rinse all
parts and dry tips before
storing.
Pour lubricating fluid or
antifreeze in the pump or
remove and store in a dry
place. Turn the pump over
several times in storing with
light oil or antifreeze in the
chamber. Seal . the sprayer
and all hose bearings to
prevent entry of dirt or
rodents.
Relieve all pressure on
gauges and pressure regulat-
ors. Grease and oil (chains if
any) and prevent rust.
Touch up scratch marks or
chemical damage with paint.
Store the sprayer inside and
make sure that you do not
store or place anything on
the tank as you may distort
the shape.
If you are storing leftover
spray fluid or chemicals,
make sure it is not accessible
to children, livestock or pets.
To do an effective job of
spraying Dietz recommended
not to spray while turning
corners. The inside nozzles
overlap and the outside noz-
zles go too fast, failing to
deliver the proper amoung of
chemical on the corner.
"Make square corners,"
he said, "by stopping the
boom distance away from the
fence. Take the time to back
into corners and make sure
that all nozzles are working -
then spray."
This spring consider cali-
brating your sprayer to de-
termine the litres per hectare
that it sprays. You can then
determine how much pesti-
cide to add to a tank full of
water to achieve the proper
amount of chemical per hect-
are which you require to
control a pest on your farm.
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