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.
Agriculture
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.
Posted inAgriculture, Emergency management, Local News
New grants to boost drought preparedness
FRRR & ARLF have launched a $36M program to help rural communities like Armidale, Glen Innes & Inverell build resilience before the next dry spell.
Posted inAgriculture, Guyra
Guyra seasonal update strengthens local knowledge and collaboration
Local producers in Guyra gathered for a jam-packed Seasonal Update covering feral pest control, livestock health, pasture tips and drought planning.
Posted inAgriculture, Education, National News
Ag gap year program proves successful, enters next phase
With the pilot phase coming to an end, the NFF is calling on industry to step up and invest in the next phase of AgCAREERSTART
Posted inAgriculture, National News
Beef levy review on the menu at Cattle Connect
The future of the cattle transaction levy will be atop the menu at the Cattle Connect event to be held in two weeks in Dalby, Qld.
Posted inAgriculture, Croppa Creek, What's on
Vintage machinery springs to life at Croppa Creek Classic
From 14 to 16 November this year, the annual Croppa Creek Classic Harvest – dubbed “A Walk Back in Time” – will bring the past to life as vintage harvesters, tractors and horse‑drawn wagons roll into action on a family‑farm site slightly east of the township of Croppa Creek.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Mining and Resources, Narrabri, NSW Politics
Minns considers compulsory land acquisition to progress Narrabri Gas Project
NSW Premier Chris Minns has said his government will consider compulsory land acquisition to push forward the Narrabri Gas Project, drawing strong condemnation from NSW Farmers.
Posted inAgriculture, Awards
Future leaders wanted for Australia’s cotton industry
Applications are now open for the 2026 intake of the Australian Future Cotton Leaders Program (AFCLP) — the cotton industry’s flagship leadership development initiative.