Being a farmer can be tough. There are so many variables that men and women of the land have little to no control over; the weather, the habits of native wildlife and the prices that their produce is sold for, to name a few.

But there are a few everyday changes that can be implemented to make your life that little bit easier!

1. Rig up a tractor canopy

Australia is hot, we know. Working outside in Summer can be a real struggle when temperatures rise past 35. One surefire way to put a hot and bothered farmer in a slightly better mood is to attach a canopy to your tractor. Instant shade!

It’ll not only provide shelter from the heat of the sun’s beating rays but also reduce the risk of skin cancer related to sunburn, which plagues many people who spend every day out in the elements. Look for a UV stabilized canopy, designed specifically for Australian conditions.

2. Invest in a toolbox that won’t rust

It’s the simple things that really make a difference. Like having a plastic toolbox that won’t rust when exposed to wet weather. If it’s constantly chucked in your ute tray bed, you want it to outlast the elements. It’ll house the tools of your trade, and any other knick knacks (snacks, even; farming is hungry work) from the weather and last years longer than a metal one!

3. Download a weather app

The weather is completely out of our control, but being able to prepare accordingly for whatever comes your way is an invaluable resource. The Weatherzone app is one of the most accurate weather apps in Australia, sourcing information from the Bureau of Meteorology and Weather Zone’s own meteorologists to make forecasts. Make plans to protect what you can against the weather, and make informed business decisions ahead of time, with a reliable app.

4. Install an insert mounted tank

Insert mounted tanks can be installed in the back of a ute or truck as they hold any easily manageable amount of liquid. Global’s range of insert mounted tanks come in 50L, 100L, 150L, 200L, 300L and 400L. They can be used for a range of liquids including chemicals, or water as they are food grade safe. They’re ideal for carrying around a little extra of something you need as you move about the farm and are easy to install.

5. Provide support

This might be the most obvious tactic, but one that can make a real difference in the life of a farmer. Support from friends, family and colleagues is essential in an industry where stress is an everyday reality. When so many variables can change at the drop of a hat, constant support is a real lifesaver. This might be provided through lending an ear, cooking a hearty meal at the end of a long day, or simply being there to encourage relaxation time. Any which way you decide to give it, support will definitely ease the load!

Global are committed to manufacturing plastic products that make life on the land easier. See our range of transportable tanks and agricultural products or read up on why we believe roto-moulding is perfect for agricultural products. While you’re here, why not take a look at one of the custom solutions we have manufactured for Trymak and Croplands Equipment too; the Quantum Mist Fan Cowl.

Here at Global, we’re proud to manufacture our products with a material that’s fully recyclable. In fact, low-density polyethene is one of the most recycled plastics around. But most importantly, our products are manufactured to last.

This means that they aren’t single use plastics, like the bags at the grocery stores or cling film. This is important because it means that our products have a long lifespan before they’re sent to the recycling plant.

There are many plastic products that are designed for use time and time again. These products are integral in reducing humankind’s carbon footprint. They are used instead of disposable products that cannot be recycled, products that add to the massive piles of landfill which take decades to decompose. Here are a few of our favourite multiple use plastics that you can incorporate into your everyday routine to assist in caring for the environment.

Reusable take away coffee cups

Plastic take away coffee cups are super popular right now! Brands such as Keep Cup, Joco and Frank Green are trendy favourites in Australia for ditching paper, wax coated takeaway cups that cannot be recycled. Australians use approximately one billion take away coffee cups per year! And they can’t even be recycled! So next time you go to do the office coffee run, make sure everyone has their reusable plastic cups at the handy. Looking for further incentive? Many cafes offer discounts for bringing your own cup!

Fruit containers

When you only use half an avocado on your sandwich, it’s hard to keep the other half fresh without wrapping it in cling film. You could try fitting it into a container, but often these aren’t optimised for the shapes of fruit and veg. Cue, fruit shaped containers. Sick of your banana getting squished in your kid’s school bag? Chuck it in a banana shaped container! Need to keep half a tomato fresh for your salad tomorrow? Don’t put it in a single use snap lock bag, put it in a specific tomato shaped container instead! These can be used time and time again, and simply washed in between to keep them fresh.

Drink bottles

The throwaway plastic water bottles that you find at the service station or grab on the go at the supermarket aren’t sustainable for the environment. Plastic water bottles can be recycled, it’s true. But wouldn’t it be better if they had a longer lifespan? Drink bottles are made from sturdier plastic that will last longer, and save you a decent chunk of money, too! Keep one in your car to refill with water when you need it, or carry it around in your handbag while you’re out.

All-in-one travel utensil

All-in-one travel utensils aren’t just for campers! They’re great for carrying around, for those take away lunches on-the-fly. Disposable knives, forks and spoons are dished out like candy at fast food shops. But with a little preparedness, you don’t need to contribute to the piles of waste they end up in. All-in-one utensils are compact and easy to carry around. Never be caught trying to use a fork to eat your soup again!

Interested in manufacturing a plastic product that has a long lifespan, and can be responsibly recycled when its time is up? Contact Global today!