Increasing cattle tick and tick fever outbreaks in the Northern Rivers region has inspired Northern NSW beef producers to lobby for a return to stricter control measures at the NSW Farmers Annual Conference this week.
Michael Burt
Posted inAgriculture, Bellata, Energy, Moree
Northern canola crops could takeoff
Canola crops in the Liverpool Plains and the north west ‘Golden Triangle’ region could soon be fuelling the future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in Australia.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Herding more bush maternity services
The New England region’s own maternal health advocate Jen Laurie has been busy herding up support for significant government investment in rural maternity services.
Posted inAgriculture, Narrabri
Narrabri farmers up for cotton award
Narrabri farmers Thomas and Julia Eather have been named as one of five finalists for Cotton Australia’s 2025 Bayer Cotton Grower of the Year. The brother and sister team have […]
Posted inAgriculture, Moree Plains Shire
101 ways to get into agriculture
Cotton farmer and agronomist Grace Griffiths is on a mission to promote the wide and wonderful world of working in the agricultural sector.
Posted inLocal politics, Tourism
High end fees for High Country camping
Camping in New England High Country national parks could get a whole lot more expensive under a new tiered fee system proposed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).
Posted inAgriculture, Deepwater, Energy
Agrivoltaics could shine in Deepwater
German know-how in renewable technology and agrivoltaics could soon be arriving in Deepwater if a 120MW solar farm and battery storage project gets the green light.
Posted inArmidale, Environment, Health
Clearing the air in Armidale
Armidale will play a leading role in Asthma Australia’s push for nation-wide incentive scheme to replace wood heaters in homes with air conditioners.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Parkes Electorate
Meet Jamie Chaffey, Nationals, Parkes
Jamie Chaffey says his inspiration for standing in the federal election is seeded from frustrations in dealings with local council on supporting local businesses.
Posted inAgriculture, Tamworth
Biosecurity trumps beef tariffs
The Australian beef industry has joined Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Coalition in defending strict biosecurity protocols that prevent the import of fresh US beef into Australia. Read more here.