A new satellite technology capable of monitoring entire livestock herds in real time could soon transform farming across the region
Kath Jacobs
Kath Jacobs is a senior journalist and manager at New England Times. Got a story for me? Email kathj@netimes.com.au
Posted inGrants and funding, Local News, Politics
Chaffey calls for federal budget support for local councils
Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey is calling on Treasurer Jim Chalmers to address the urgent needs of regional councils in the May budget
Posted inArmidale, Crime
Armidale man charged for online hate crimes and Nazi symbol
An Armidale man has been charged with alleged hate crimes following an Australian Federal Police investigation into threatening and offensive material posted online.
Posted inAgriculture, Business, Environment, Tamworth, Warrah Creek, Werris Creek
Giving consumers confidence through regen verification
Farmers across the New England are increasingly embracing regenerative agriculture, but for some, the challenge is ensuring those efforts are properly recognised, measured and supported over the long term with a verification and certification program that works for them.
Posted inArmidale, Awards, Business
Regional Australia Bank named most recommended customer-owned bank
The Armidale headquartered Regional Australia Bank has won an award based on customer recommendations.
Posted inGood News, Narrabri, Water
Narrabri drops to level 3 water restrictions tonight
Narrabri Shire Council says that they have reached Drought Management Plan trigger to drop from Level 4 water restrictions to Level 3.
Posted inAgriculture, National News
Farm production forecast to top $100 billion ahead of target
Australia’s farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100 billion this financial year, four years ahead of the National Farmers Federation’s 2030 target.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Local politics, Public Transport, Regional Development
Council tests trigger train advocate alarm
Studies by Armidale Regional Council to progress the New England Rail Trail have triggered alarm in campaigners opposed to the project, while Glen Innes Severn have asked the NSW Government for certainty.
Posted inBusiness, Local News
Cutting red tape to lift small business productivity
Business NSW New England has welcomed a NSW Government push to cut red tape for small businesses, promising to simplify approvals, reduce duplication and make compliance clearer for cafés, restaurants and local retailers across the state.
Posted inAgriculture, Business, Quirindi
Quirindi’s Killara feedlot sold to AMG
Elders Limited has entered into an agreement to sell its Killara Feedlot operation near Quirindi to Australian Meat Group Pty Ltd (AMG) in a deal worth approximately $195.8 million.