NSW Farmers has backed sensible reforms to the Farm Management Deposit (FMD) Scheme, calling for deposits to be held in the name of the legal working entity rather than individuals.
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Posted inAgriculture, Emergency management, Gunnedah Shire, Liverpool Plains Shire, Weather
Gunnedah and Liverpool Plains continue work on being drought ready
It might be a bit wet of late, but the next drought is never far away, and Gunnedah and Liverpool Plains Shire Councils are moving ahead with the second stage of their joint drought preparedness project.
Posted inArmidale, Business
Green light for Regional Australia Bank’s merger
Regional Australia Bank continues its rapid growth, with the latest merger with a Northern Rivers bank getting the green light from regulators.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Staff boosted to speed up primary producers’ recovery grant applications
The State Government is boosting staff numbers to speed up the processing of Rural Assistance Authority Recovery Grants for impacted primary producers.
Posted inMining and Resources, Narrabri
World-leading cotton research takes centre stage in Narrabri
Narrabri welcomed some of the world’s leading cotton scientists last week when the sixth biennial Australian Cotton Research Conference took place.
Posted inAgriculture
NFF appoints Su McCluskey as Interim Chief Executive
The National Farmers’ Federation has announced Su McCluskey as interim Chief Executive, effective September 1.
Posted inAgriculture, Economy, Gunnedah Shire
Gunnedah economy buoyed by cattle sales
The arrival of AgQuip and two bumper cattle sales has boosted Gunnedah Shire’s economy amidst flooding events.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News, Social Media, Training and courses
New Englanders wanted to be the next aginfluencer
MLA’s Social Media Academy returns 26–27 Nov 2025, offering hands-on TikTok training to help producers share engaging content, build trust, and highlight best practices in the red meat industry.
Posted inAgriculture, Investment, National News
Farm loans up amid increased confidence in ag sector
Aggregate lending to the farm sector rose 6% in 2023-24, according to the latest figures released by ABARES.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale Regional, Good News
Armidale’s Optiweigh wins global ag tech award
Armidale’s own Optiweigh has been recognised on the world stage, taking out the title of “Herd Management Solution of the Year” at the 2025 AgTech Breakthrough Awards .