The Country Mayors Association has welcomed the recent announcement to remove some of the red tape that has prevented farmers from using their water to fight fires on their property.
Agriculture
Posted inAgriculture, Fire, Local News
New England farmers urged to trial fire vehicles
Farmers are urged to take part in a trial of Farm Fire Units in NSW as unprecedented bushfires continue to burn in the United States.
Posted inAgriculture, Education, Local News
Help conserve the New England’s natural beauty with tips from TAFE NSW
With domestic tourism booming during summer holidays, it’s vital we all follow simple steps to conserve our local environment.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Timely Reminder: Let’s keep kids safe on NSW farms these school holidays
The State Government is urging farm workplaces across the state to take appropriate safety precautions these school holidays.
Posted inAgriculture, Gwydir Shire, Moree Plains Shire, Tamworth Regional
More time to have your say on draft water sharing plans
Communities have even more time to have their say on the draft water sharing plan across Regional NSW as the public exhibition period gets an extension.
Posted inAgriculture, Emergency management
Trial underway for farm fire fighting vehicles
Farmers are encouraged to nominate their vehicles to take part in a fresh trial now underway to help first responders fight bushfires.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Environment, Investigation
REZ dialogue critical to success
Consultation is king when it comes to dealing with rural communities. The evolution of the New England region into becoming the state’s biggest renewable energy zone (REZ) is a testament to that.
Posted inAgriculture
MLA’s Sheep Genetics program goes from strength to strength
The Australian sheep flock is continuing to experience genetic gain driven by ongoing improvements in the Sheep Genetics program, as revealed in a new report released by Meat & Livestock Australia
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Cattle Australia announces re-elected Chair and Deputy Chair
The Cattle Australia Board of Directors has re-elected Garry Edwards as Chair and Adam Coffey as Deputy Chair for a further 12-month term.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Investigation
Can agrivoltaics help harmonise farming and solar energy?
Agrivoltaics is emerging as an important compromise for the land use conflict between farmers and solar energy developments in Australia.