Farmer confidence has collapsed as soaring fuel and fertiliser costs force producers to cut production and rethink future operations.
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Posted inAgriculture, Money, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
Small wins overshadowed by deep cuts for regions
Not happy: small wins on measures like excluding farmers from new taxes are not impressing rural advocates.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Grants and funding, National News
Armidale’s APVMA budget winner with additional public good funding
The APVMA has emerged as a surprise winner in the federal Budget, with an $8.7 million funding boost welcomed by industry after years of concerns about the regulator’s performance and resourcing.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Tenterfield Shire, Work and career
The Welcome Experience for essential workers expands to Tenterfield
Essential workers relocating to the Northern New England region will now receive expanded support, with the NSW Government announcing the extension of The Welcome Experience to include the Tenterfield Shire from 1 July 2026.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Act early on feral pig control
Local Land Services is urging producers to act early on feral pig control as dry conditions increase pressure on crops, pastures and livestock systems across the region.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment, Mihi
Local farmer earns more than 5,000 carbon credits through soil project
A farmer near Uralla has earned more than 5,000 carbon credits after major improvements in soil health and grazing management.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Feature
One Health forum to explore links between forests, farms and families
A public forum in Armidale will examine how human, animal and environmental health are interconnected under the One Health approach.
Posted inBusiness, Feature, Local News
Business NSW calls for permanent instant asset write-off to boost regional business confidence
Business NSW is calling for a permanent instant asset write-off, saying it would give regional businesses greater certainty to invest and grow.
Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Gwydir Shire
Gwydir region targeted in coordinated feral animal control program
A coordinated feral animal control program will target pigs and deer across the Gwydir region next week.
Posted inAgriculture, Federal Politics, Money, National News
Family trusts in Treasurer’s sights as farmers warn of regional fallout
Proposed changes to how family trusts are taxed are shaping as a key battleground in next week’s federal budget, with a 30% tax to be proposed despite failing many times before.