A petition calling for reopening the Livestock Saleyards at Moree has attracted 279 signatures in the space of only 10 days.
Agriculture
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New language guide for beef industry
A new language guide for the beef industry brings together common descriptive terms that align with consumer terminology.
Posted inAgriculture
Family farming initiative looks to improve climate resiliance
The Farming Family Reboot workshop at UNE (April 18-20) will share new information and skills that aim to make our farms more climate resilient.
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Progress in developing vaccines for exotic livestock diseases
The NSW Government has taken a step forward in its mission to develop world first mRNA vaccines against exotic livestock diseases.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Federal Politics
APVMA independent review abandoned on legal advice
It was revealed in late night hearing of Senate Estimates that the independent review of the culture of the Armidale-based Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has been abandoned on legal advice.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale
APVMA CEO ‘on leave’ until inquiry complete
The CEO of the Armidale based public service agency APVMA has taken extended leave and has been replaced by an executive from the Department of Agriculture while an independent review of the organisation is completed.
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First national farmer wellbeing survey
Australia’s first National Farmer Wellbeing Survey has been launched by NFF in partnership with Norco.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Federal Politics
APVMA “private urination” referred to police
Police will be brought into investigate the behaviour of staff of an Armidale based federal government agency following claims a staff member was urinated on.
Posted inAgriculture, NSW Votes 2023
NSW Farmers brings Regional Debate to Armidale
NSW Farmers Regional Debate Series brings senior politicians to Armidale next Tuesday to debate regional issues ahead of the state election.
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More support needed for sheep and goat eID
NSW Farmers is calling for a substantial investment from the state and federal governments to make their livestock traceability reform achievable and affordable for farmers.