Farmers and rural community members are invited to attend an informal evening focused on physical, mental and financial health this Thursday.
Agriculture
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Farmers welcome reports of Government rethink on super tax
Two of Australia’s peak organisations representing farmers have welcomed reports today the Federal Government has hit pause and is considering changes on its proposed superannuation tax.
Posted inAgriculture, Moree
New England grain growers urged to give feedback at growers meeting
Grain growers are being urged to attend an upcoming grower meeting to discuss issues around grains research and development, levy rates and reviews, and the impact on local growers.
Posted inAgriculture, Delungra
Mental health in the shearing industry takes centre stage at Delungra Shear4Life
Rural communities are coming together in Delungra on Saturday, September 13, to shine a spotlight on the mental health crisis affecting shearers and shed workers.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
New workshops on connectivity and workplace relations in the North West
NSW Farmers is bringing a series of events to the North West to assist the farming community with telecommunications issues and changes to workplace laws.
Posted inAgriculture, Money, National News
Sensible changes proposed for Farm Management Deposits
NSW Farmers has backed sensible reforms to the Farm Management Deposit (FMD) Scheme, calling for deposits to be held in the name of the legal working entity rather than individuals.
Posted inAgriculture, Emergency management, Gunnedah Shire, Liverpool Plains Shire, Weather
Gunnedah and Liverpool Plains continue work on being drought ready
It might be a bit wet of late, but the next drought is never far away, and Gunnedah and Liverpool Plains Shire Councils are moving ahead with the second stage of their joint drought preparedness project.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Staff boosted to speed up primary producers’ recovery grant applications
The State Government is boosting staff numbers to speed up the processing of Rural Assistance Authority Recovery Grants for impacted primary producers.
Posted inAgriculture
NFF appoints Su McCluskey as Interim Chief Executive
The National Farmers’ Federation has announced Su McCluskey as interim Chief Executive, effective September 1.
Posted inAgriculture, Economy, Gunnedah Shire
Gunnedah economy buoyed by cattle sales
The arrival of AgQuip and two bumper cattle sales has boosted Gunnedah Shire’s economy amidst flooding events.