Australia’s pesticide regulator has handed down a major decision on paraquat and diquat— it stays, but with tight new restrictions.
Agribusiness
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, drought
Drought and rising costs send New England farmer confidence to record lows
Farmer confidence across the New England North West has plunged to its lowest level in recent memory, with drought and surging input costs hitting producers harder than anywhere else in New South Wales, new survey data shows.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Local News
GLENRAC welcomes funding boost for Farming Forecaster project
Landholders across the Northern Tablelands are set to benefit from a new wave of real-time agricultural data, following the announcement of more than $1.7 million in Landcare funding under the NSW Government’s Landcare Enabling Program.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Moree
Moree hydrogen project aims to reshape farming’s future
Could Moree hold the answer to farming’s fuel and fertiliser crisis? Construction is now underway on NSW’s first large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia plant.
Posted inAgribusiness, Tamworth
North West Beef Producers Forum 2026 to offer timely advice for dry conditions
North-west NSW beef producers will get practical advice on managing dry conditions at a Tamworth forum on 13 May.
Posted inAgribusiness, Environment
Climate concern rising in regional Australia, poll finds
Climate concern is rising in regional Australia, with most residents backing renewables and blaming energy companies for high power bills.
Posted inAgribusiness, Local News
New England talent shines at Sydney Royal Easter Show
New England exhibitors have put the region in the spotlight, claiming major wins across youth, auctioneering, livestock, food, and craft competitions at the 2026 Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Posted inAgribusiness, Armidale, Business, Made in New England 26
Reviving treasures, inventing solutions
From restoring heirlooms to building custom machinery, Revive by Hyde and New England Hydraulics and Diesel are solving real problems in Armidale.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Armidale
APVMA delays criticised as performance falls below target
New performance figures from the Armidale based Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) have prompted renewed criticism from industry
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Business, Good News, Local News
Farmer confidence up as harvest gets into full swing in the New England
Farmer sentiment across New South Wales has rallied sharply as this year’s winter harvest gets into full swing, with growers in the New England among those reporting renewed optimism about […]