Consultation is king when it comes to dealing with rural communities. The evolution of the New England region into becoming the state’s biggest renewable energy zone (REZ) is a testament to that.
Agriculture
Posted inAgriculture
MLA’s Sheep Genetics program goes from strength to strength
The Australian sheep flock is continuing to experience genetic gain driven by ongoing improvements in the Sheep Genetics program, as revealed in a new report released by Meat & Livestock Australia
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Cattle Australia announces re-elected Chair and Deputy Chair
The Cattle Australia Board of Directors has re-elected Garry Edwards as Chair and Adam Coffey as Deputy Chair for a further 12-month term.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Investigation
Can agrivoltaics help harmonise farming and solar energy?
Agrivoltaics is emerging as an important compromise for the land use conflict between farmers and solar energy developments in Australia.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Investigation
Renewable bonanza for NSW farmers and rural communities
Landholders in NSW are set to reap the biggest economic benefit from the renewable energy shift according to a new report
Posted inAgriculture, Science and Research
UNE survey seeks the key to successful succession
The first national survey of farm business succession to be made in 20 years has been launched by a team from the University of New England (UNE), with the aim of improving one of the most challenging aspects of agriculture.
Posted inAgriculture, Tamworth
Cattle industry challenged to take up the fight in carbon debate
The cattle industry has been challenged to take up the fight at a Cattle Connect producer day in Tamworth today.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Ongoing declines in APVMA performance taxing an overburdened farming sector
Recent statistics show over one in four new plant product assessments are no longer completed within legislated timeframes – creating real costs for farmers and families.
Posted inAgriculture, Emergency management, Moree, New England Surrounds, Weather
Storms miss most of the New England, devastate Carinda
Last night’s severe storms seem to have stayed west of the New England, but beat a devastating path from Walgett to Mudgee, hitting Carinda the hardest.
Posted inAgriculture, Awareness Events
CropLife calls for support in recycling ag plastics
CropLife Australia is calling on governments to provide practical support for industries that are delivering real solutions towards a circular economy for agricultural plastics this National Recycling Week.