The search is on for a significant leadership position in the Australian red meat and livestock industry, with recruitment underway for a new Managing Director of MLA
Agriculture
Posted inAgriculture
Farmers and families at mercy of retail giants
NSW Farmers is calling for an ACCC inquiry into the supermarket retail sector as fair prices for consumers and farmers remain nowhere in sight.
Posted inAgriculture, Animals, Glen Innes, Training and courses
Herefords Northern NSW Youth Camp brings their best in show to Glen Innes again
Herefords Northern NSW Youth Group will once again hold their Youth Camp in Glen Innes this weekend.
Posted inAgriculture
Progress on independent NSW Agriculture Commissioner
The NSW Government is one step closer to engaging an independent NSW Agriculture Commissioner with tenders now open for a skilled and experienced professional.
Posted inAgriculture
NFF says Productivity Commission report backs their view on biosecurity levy
A report by the Productivity Commission has raised a number of concerns about a proposed Biosecurity Protection Levy.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy
New England Solar hits peak power… and the sheep are loving the shade
More than 2,000 merino sheep are now grazing across the New England Solar Stage 1 site, enjoying the shelter from the sun and rain under the solar panels.
Posted inAgriculture, Business, Federal Politics
Senate Committee to investigate supermarket pricing, NFF call for transparency
A new Senate Committee will investigate the market power of the major supermarkets and their effect on the price of everyday groceries
Posted inAgriculture
Price of meat in the supermarket finally starts dropping
A frequent comment from many beef and lamb farmers in the New England is that there was no reason for the supermarket shelf price for meat to be so high when the price they were getting at the saleyard is so low.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment, Federal Politics
Controversial Murray Darling Basin plan passes
A controversial deal between Greens and Labor to take water away from farmers in our region for the environment has passed the Senate.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy
Report shows farmers don’t have to choose between growing food and hosting solar
Australia has enormous potential for grazing sheep and growing fruits and vegetables under solar panels, but better planning, more research and targeted government policy is needed