New South Wales recorded more farm fatalities than any other state in 2024, with 19 lives lost, as part of a nationwide surge in on-farm deaths detailed in the 2025 Safer Farms Report released today.
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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 inAgriculture, Armidale, Science and Research
Calls for more resources as APVMA performance nosedives
The continued fallout from ministerial directives and attempts to tackle toxic culture within the Armidale-based APVMA has led to significant delays in new pesticide approvals
Posted inAgriculture, National News, Training and courses
Applications open for 2025 National Beef Leaders Program
Young cattle men and women with the ability and ambition to make a difference to their industry are being urged to polish up their resumes and apply for Cattle Australia’s National Beef Leaders program.
Posted inAgriculture, Education
Boost for next gen farmers as call goes out for next gen farming leaders
NSW Farmers is encouraging young people to upskill in agriculture as it prepares for a leadership changeover at their forthcoming conference.
Posted inAgriculture, Guyra
Updated animal welfare reporting requirements welcomed by local producers
New England Producer Sam White considers a steadfast focus on high animal welfare ‘integral’ to running a modern farming business.
Posted inAgriculture, Federal Politics, National News
Trump tariffs have little impact as Australian red meat exports smash records
Australia’s red meat sector has shrugged off US tariffs to deliver record-breaking export volumes across beef, mutton, and lamb
Posted inAgriculture, Ebor
Dutton Trout Hatchery reopens to public, boosting tourism in Ebor
After a temporary closure to focus on essential animal husbandry tasks, the Dutton Trout Hatchery is now fully open to the public seven days a week from 9am to 3pm.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Farmers to debate food future
Feral animals, regional airlines, farm data and artificial intelligence are just some of the topics up for debate as NSW Farmers Annual Conference this month.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Time to count the herd
NSW landholders are being asked to report their livestock numbers and land use information as part of Local Land Services’ annual farm census.