Tips for Moving Day
17 April 2026
It's that time again and Moving Day is upon. Moving Day' is a big day in the farming industry. To help you with a smooth transition here are some tips:
Early preparation
- Make sure sharemilker or contract milker contracts are signed.
- Plan a farm inspection with relevant parties (farm owner, incoming and outgoing sharemilkers, farm manager, advisor).
- Recruit and finalise employment agreements for new farm staff.
- Communicate plans and dates with everyone involved.
- Contact your insurer and utility providers.
Farm owner responsibilities
- Make sure employees leave the houses clean and tidy.
- Carry out house inspections for maintenance.
- Comply with healthy home standards.
- Confirm departure and arrival times with tenants.
- Consider drug testing, if needed.
Animal movements and biosecurity
- Plan animal movements carefully.
- Clean and disinfect farm equipment and machinery.
- Minimise the risk of introducing exotic pests.
About 5,000 farmers do this every year. Talking clearly and planning well makes this important farming tradition go smoothly.
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