Leaders from the nation’s state farming organisations have agreed to work together on sweeping reforms to sheep and goat traceability.
Agriculture
Posted inAgriculture, What's on
Moree’s Kate Lumber takes place among Australia’s top young achievers in the cotton industry
Moree Agronomist Kate Lumber is up against the nation’s best young achievers in her field, named a finalist for the Young Cotton Achiever of the Year award.
Posted inAgriculture, Science and Research
Food waste as feed saves more than chicken feed
Using food waste to create commercial chicken feed would save the Australian poultry industry an estimated $500 million a year
Posted inAgriculture
Sheepmeat producers have mixed feelings about the future
The latest survey of sheepmeat producers shows they’re mixed about the future, with around a third saying they intend to grow their operation, a third intending to decrease, and a third staying the same.
Posted inAgriculture, Quirindi, Training and courses
GrainGrowers first aid course in Quirindi
GrainGrowers is running a two-day on-farm first aid course in Quirindi from 24-25 July.
Posted inAgriculture
NSW Farmers wants ear tags capped at $1
NSW Farmers says mandatory electronic identification tags for sheep should cost no more than $1 per tag
Posted inAgriculture
Applications open for MLA board positions
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has called for applications for two non-executive director positions on its board.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News, NSW Politics
Marshall calls for action against mice
Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall has called on the new NSW Government to help farmers and homeowners prepare for a possible influx of mice this winter.
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Producer Demonstration Site applications open today
Applications open today for up to $60,000 in funding for cattle and sheep producers to become a MLA Producer Demonstration Site.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment
F4CA welcomes moves to limit offsets
Farmers for Climate Action have welcomes amendments to the safeguard mechanism that will protect farmland.