The price for farmland in the North West Slopes and Plains increased 178% – or nearly tripled – just last year according to ABARES.
Agriculture
Posted inAgriculture
Food security at stake in supermarket inquiry
Australia will be unable to feed itself and farmers will be driven out of business unless radical action is taken to reform the supermarket retail sector, NSW Farmers has told a Senate Inquiry today.
Posted inAgriculture
BredWell FedWell comes back to the Northern Tablelands
Calling all producers: The new and improved BredWell FedWell workshop is creating quite a stir with producers around Australia and now beef producers on the Northern Tablelands have the opportunity to take part.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment
Water buybacks miss the mark
The Federal Government’s bullish return to the policy approach of water buybacks on the Murray Darling has failed to deliver the expected gigalitres, and been met with an alternative approach by the NSW Government.
Posted inAgriculture, Moree
Community Pleased to See Action for Moree’s Saleyards
The Moree Community is showing their support as the local council places Moree Saleyards up for new ownership. Moree Plains Shire Council is seeking an Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitable applicants who may be interested in leasing or purchasing the Moree Livestock Selling Centre.
Posted inAgriculture, Emergency management
New program to help farmers fight fires
Farmers have welcomed the launch of a new trial scheme to help first responders fight bushfires.
Posted inAgriculture
NFF: cost of living relief starts at the farm gate
NFF is urging the Federal Government to put its agricultural policies under the microscope as it prioritises cost of living relief for Australians.
Posted inAgriculture
MLA begins recruitment for new Managing Director
The search is on for a significant leadership position in the Australian red meat and livestock industry, with recruitment underway for a new Managing Director of MLA
Posted inAgriculture
Farmers and families at mercy of retail giants
NSW Farmers is calling for an ACCC inquiry into the supermarket retail sector as fair prices for consumers and farmers remain nowhere in sight.
Posted inAgriculture, Animals, Glen Innes, Training and courses
Herefords Northern NSW Youth Camp brings their best in show to Glen Innes again
Herefords Northern NSW Youth Group will once again hold their Youth Camp in Glen Innes this weekend.