German know-how in renewable technology and agrivoltaics could soon be arriving in Deepwater if a 120MW solar farm and battery storage project gets the green light.
Agriculture
Posted inAgriculture, Animals, Environment, Science and Research
UNE Researcher leads the charge to protect bees from PFAS
UNE researcher Carolyn Sonter is urging the government to implement labelling legislation to help protect bee populations from PFAS exposure.
Posted inAgriculture, Expos, conferences and meetings, Local News
“Our Future in Farming”: The 41st annual Primex Agricultural Field Day is on this weekend
Norco Primex Field Day will deliver our future in farming showcasing advancements in sustainable farming and primary industries this weekend.
Posted inAgriculture, Guyra
Guyra community showcased as global delegates visit Bald Blair Angus
Guyra’s rich agricultural heritage will be in the spotlight on Monday as over 250 national and international delegates from the 2025 World Angus Forum visit the historic Bald Blair Angus property.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
NSW Government moves to legalise virtual fencing for cattle
In a move that will bring NSW legislation in line with Tasmania, Queensland and Western Australia, the NSW Government has announced that they will legalise virtual fencing for cattle in the state.
Posted inAgriculture, Australia Votes 2025
NFF federal election scorecard puts parties under the microscope
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today released its 2025 Federal Election Scorecard, revealing how the major parties stack up when it comes to agriculture and regional Australia. NFF President […]
Posted inAgriculture, Australia Votes 2025, Grants and funding, New England Electorate
Bipartisan support delivers $2.5 million for farm safety after horror year
In a show of bipartisan unity, both Labor and the Coalition have pledged $2.5 million over three years to support Farmsafe Australia in its mission to make Australian farms safer places to live and work.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Agriculture workforce options under attack
The National Farmers’ Federation has issued a stark warning that mounting red tape and increasingly complex labour laws are choking access to the workers.
Posted inAgriculture, Rodeo and Campdraft, Tamworth
Tamworth to host international Angus expo
Mooove over, the Zoetis Angus EXPO is coming to Tamworth this May, featuring the largest display of registered Angus Cattle in the Southern Hemisphere.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
The bunnies that aren’t welcome this Easter
Farmers are at their wits’ end dealing with wild rabbits as a plague of the pest sweeps across parts of NSW.