Farmers in New England are being urged to brace for another damaging summer, as new data from Elders Insurance reveals a sharp rise in storm-related claims and mounting repair costs across the region.
Agriculture
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Environment, Narrabri, Science and Research, Uralla
World’s best climate-smart farmers under threat from science cuts
Australian farmers have been confirmed as the world’s leading climate-smart producers in the same week the Government moves to cut the CSIRO scientists that help them do it.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment, Narrabri
Local growers asked to join NSW Action Research Network
Local grain and cotton growers are being invited to take part in a major new initiative aimed at reducing emissions while supporting profitable, productive farming across New South Wales
Posted inAgriculture, Fire, Local News
Plan to protect livestock during bushfire season
Local Land Services is urging farmers and animal owners to include livestock and pets in their bushfire planning.
Posted inAgriculture, National News
Trump lifts tariffs on Australian beef
Just days after New England beef producers dominated at the World Steak Challenge, US President Donald Trump has announced he will lift tariffs on Australian beef.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
NSW residents encouraged to be alert to signs of avian influenza in poultry
Residents are being encouraged to be alert to signs of avian influenza in commercial and domestic poultry, and wildlife.
Posted inAgriculture, Awards, Good News
Australia makes mince meat of beef industry at awards
Australia has taken out several top categories and the most gold medals at the prestigious World Steak Challenge, presented in London on Monday.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Free grain and bait on offer in statewide crackdown on feral pigs
Landholders across the New England are being urged to take advantage of $850,000 worth of free grain and bait being offered by the NSW Government as part of a statewide effort to control feral pig populations.
Posted inAgriculture, Business, Glen Innes, Good News
The Super Strawberry opens its fields for a season of family fun
It’s an especially sweet time at The Super Strawberry, and locals are invited to come along and savour it.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Federal Politics, Local News
All headline, no policy: Nationals Net Zero alternative raises questions
Locals warn the Nationals move to drop Net Zero risks higher power bills and more pressure on productive farmland.