The sluggish performance of a government regulator based in Armidale is being blamed for creating a looming productivity drought for the nation’s farmers.
Agriculture
Posted inAgriculture, Inverell
Broken down and locked out: Machinery costs fuel right to repair debate
Local farmer joins NSW Farmers’ push for right to repair laws to cover agricultural machinery- saving time and cost.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
New crop of Nuffield Drought Resilience Scholars announced
A new cohort of 5 Nuffield Drought Resilience Scholars will help further research into drought resilience, fostering Australia’s commitment to climate-smart agriculture and international collaboration in addressing drought challenges.
Posted inAgriculture, Glen Innes
Farmers’ health, safety and wellbeing in the spotlight at Glen Innes Fit Farmers Event
Farmers and rural community members are invited to attend an informal evening focused on physical, mental and financial health this Thursday.
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.