Producers of pet food, barramundi and wine will receive federal funding to study ways to save power and cut pollution.
Agriculture
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Key survey shows the shoots of optimism in Australian beef industry
Australian beef producers have indicated growing optimism in the Australian beef industry according to the latest survey.
Posted inAgriculture
Fiona Simson elected to world farming body
New England local and former NFF President Fiona Simson has been elected as Vice President of the World Farmer’s Organisation.
Posted inAgriculture
Locals treated to workshops on sustainable farming
Local landholders have been educated on sustainable farming and the potential benefits it can have on productivity, profits and emissions.
Posted inAgriculture, Awareness Events
Raising awareness for drought resilience projects
Today is the United Nations’ World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, an important day to raise awareness of Australia’s ongoing efforts to prepare communities for the next drought.
Posted inAgriculture, News
New government loans available for food and beverage manufacturers
Locally based food and beverage manufacturing businesses get a boost with a new pilot program being launched.
Posted inAgriculture, Science and Research
Cotton growers unpick ways to improve soil health
A research project is trying to unpick ways for cotton growers to improve their environmental credentials by boosting soil health on their farms.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment
African Boxthorn control needed this season
African boxthorn is a very thorny bush that can restrict the movement of humans and most animals, and land holders are being urged to be on the lookout and control it early.
Posted inAgriculture, Training and courses, What's on
Workshops aimed at women in farming coming back to the New England region this June and July
NSW Farmers are bringing Empowering Women in Farming Business workshops back to the New England to support and fast-track professional development in the agricultural sector.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Feral pig problem escalates in the North West
Farmers are reporting a fresh surge in feral pig numbers, prompting a call to escalate funding to fight the state’s feral pig problem.