A Somerton poultry farm has secured a $500,000 grant to trial an innovative water storage system improving water security.
Agriculture
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, General News
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 inAgriculture, National News
New executive director for national livestock transport body
Ben Maguire has been appointed Executive Director of the national peak body for livestock and rural transport, bringing decades of experience across trucking, agriculture and the not-for-profit sector.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
New report calls for protection of farm diesel rebate and support for electric farm machinery
Farmers for Climate Action has released a roadmap proposing protection of farm diesel rebates while supporting a transition to electric machinery.
Posted inAgriculture, Education, National News
Five days left to enter George the Farmer book competition
Schools and early learning centres have just five days to enter a competition to win a collection of George the Farmer storybooks, as Rabobank and the agricultural education brand mark […]
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Producers urged to watch stock as green pick emerges
Rain is always welcome, but North West Local Land Services is reminding livestock producers to keep a close eye on stock health following the emergence of fresh green pick.
Posted inAgriculture, Wee Waa
Young cotton leader Natalie Aquilina named finalist for national industry award
New England agronomist Natalie Aquilina has been named a finalist in the 2026 Young Cotton Achiever of the Year Award.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Education
PLC Armidale Livestock Team celebrates success, service and the future of agriculture
More than 80 guests gathered to celebrate PLC Armidale’s livestock achievements, leadership development and fundraising success for heart research.
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.
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Sheep eID adoption offers data-driven support for drought management
Northern Tablelands sheep producers are being urged to use eID technology to improve flock management during worsening drought conditions.