FRRR has awarded $3.65 million in grants to 11 agriculture-dependent regions across Australia, for projects that will better prepare their communities for the impacts of drought and a changing climate.
Agriculture
Posted inAgriculture, Emergency management
New Varroa Mite infestations detected in the New England
Multiple new sites in the region have been added to the list of places where bee hives have the devastating varroa mite, as both industry and government fight to control the outbreak.
Posted inAgriculture
Seeking solutions to country vet shortage
NSW Farmers has laid out a plan for government to resolve an acute shortage of large animal veterinarians in country NSW.
Posted inAgriculture
Water users reminded of new need to accurately measure before harvest
Water users in the Border Rivers and Gwydir Valley water sharing areas are reminded that as of this month they can’t harvest flood water without a licence and compliant metering equipment.
Posted inAgriculture, Tamworth, Training and courses
Free drone training for farmers in Tamworth
Farmers in the Peel and Namoi Valleys need to register by next week for free drones in agriculture training in Tamworth on the 18th and 19th of October.
Posted inAgriculture
Drought preparedness research in Tamworth
NSW Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty met with researchers at the Tamworth Agricultural Institute yesterday to discuss how their research is driving drought preparedness.
Posted inAgriculture, Tourism
Pick-your-own farms to be exempt from 100 visitor cap
Pick-your-own-fruit farm operations will be allowed to operate with more than 100 visitors at a time without the need for planning approval.
Posted inAgriculture, Education
Locals flock to wool courses at TAFE amid jobs boom
TAFE NSW has seen demand surging for the Certificate IV in Wool Classing this semester, with record enrolments across a number of campuses
Posted inAgriculture
Moree farmer to ‘fire things up’ in NSW Farmers board position
Moree-based farmer Oscar Pearse plans to use his new position as NSW Farmers Board Member to pursue a better deal for farmers in the carbon farming market.
Posted inAgriculture
Over 100 bulls at Bald Blair Angus bull sale next Tuesday
The Bald Blair Angus bull sale on Tuesday, 1st August will have it all, including a lineup of over 100 bulls, and a live auction with bulls in the sale ring.