Sheep producers are invited to take a clear-eyed, practical look at the future of the sheep industry at a series of free workshops across the Northern Tablelands this August.
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Posted inAgriculture, National News
Applications open for 2025–26 Red Meat Ambassadors Program
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is proud to announce the return of the successful and popular Ambassadors for the Red Meat Industry program and is calling for any individuals across the red meat supply chain to apply.
Posted inBusiness, Tingha, Tourism
Good old-fashioned fun wins big at Green Valley Farm
Green Valley Farm has long been a treasured destination for families across the region, and now it has been recognised as the Best Tourist Attraction in the New England.
Posted inAgriculture, National News
NFF, ABRI looking for new leaders
National Farmers Federation (NFF) and Armidale based Agricultural Business Research Institute (ABRI) are both looking for new leadership.
Posted inAgriculture, Local festivals and shows, Moree
Moree gears up for inaugural Harvestfest
The newest ag event for the region is by harvesters, for harvesters, without the tourist tyre-kickers.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment
Sheep Sustainability Framework launches next Strategic Plan
The Sheep Sustainability Framework (SSF) has unveiled its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, outlining a roadmap to strengthen the Australian sheep industry’s leadership in sustainability, transparency, and industry accountability.
Posted inAgriculture, New England Surrounds
Farmers fight for cattle tick control
Increasing cattle tick and tick fever outbreaks in the Northern Rivers region has inspired Northern NSW beef producers to lobby for a return to stricter control measures at the NSW Farmers Annual Conference this week.
Posted inBusiness, Inverell
Law wins Best Lawyer for a second time
Law Conveyancing and Legal Services in Inverell has been voted Best Lawyer for the second time in the Best in the New England awards, backed by an outpouring of community support.
Posted inBusiness, Childcare, Inverell
Jack and Jill went up the hill to win Best Childcare in New England
Jack & Jill Preschool, in Inverell and operated by Inverell District Family Services (IDFS), has been beaten over 30 different childcare services nominated from around the region to take out the title of Best Childcare in Best in the New England 2025.
Posted inAgriculture, Awareness Events
Communication failures major risk to farm safety
From spotty mobile reception to assumptions about who’s where and doing what, communication failures are putting lives at risk on Australian farms.