Australian businesses are celebrating a long-awaited free trade deal with the EU, but farmers warn the agreement delivers little for agriculture and could hurt the sector for decades.
Agriculture
Posted inAgriculture, Business, Made in New England 26, Wee Waa
Pumps and gearboxes made for local conditions
From the heart of cotton country, Proton Engineering Pty Ltd is proudly part of the Made in New England story, manufacturing pumps, gearboxes and custom engineering solutions built for real-world conditions.
Posted inAgriculture, Tamworth
Early-bird tickets open for Pastures conference in Tamworth
Early-bird registrations have opened for the Pastures & Grazing NSW Conference in Tamworth from July 28–30.
Posted inAgriculture, Good News, National News, Technology
Satellite breakthrough promises whole-of-herd monitoring for livestock producers
A new satellite technology capable of monitoring entire livestock herds in real time could soon transform farming across the region
Posted inAgriculture, Environment, NSW Politics
Wild dog baiting programs underway across NSW
The NSW Government has launched its autumn wild dog control campaign, with aerial and ground baiting programs underway across the state to help protect livestock, native wildlife and pets.
Posted inAgriculture, Walcha
Walcha grazing property earns 28,859 carbon credits through soil project
A Walcha grazier has generated 28,859 carbon credits through a soil carbon project improving land health and farm income.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Autumn a critical window for farm management
Landholders across NSW are being encouraged to make the most of their land this autumn as they manage varying conditions across NSW.
Posted inAgriculture, Business, Environment, Tamworth, Warrah Creek, Werris Creek
Giving consumers confidence through regen verification
Farmers across the New England are increasingly embracing regenerative agriculture, but for some, the challenge is ensuring those efforts are properly recognised, measured and supported over the long term with a verification and certification program that works for them.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
New $45 million program launched to fast-track feedlot innovation and adoption
Meat & Livestock Australia has launched a $45 million, five-year research program aimed at accelerating innovation and commercial adoption across Australia’s feedlot sector.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Tamworth
No fuel, no clue: Government blames panic buying as local suppliers run empty
If you see a Transwest truck on the road in the next couple of days, it’s likely to be empty. But the federal government says you’re the problem.