As we wrap up the first week of our Best in the New England promotion, it’s clear that New England loves its small and special businesses more than the big and well-known.
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Posted inBusiness, What's on
World Chocolate Day tomorrow has The Sweet Place’s new owners celebrating
World Chocolate Day is more than just an excuse to indulge this Sunday.
Posted inAgriculture, Science and Research
Farmer wants a wife… but a daughter-in-law not so much
University of New England researchers have unsparingly laid out the uncomfortable paradox experienced by women who marry into intergenerational family farms.
Posted inBusiness, Local News, Travel
Bonza reaches end of tarmac as budget carrier wound up
Bonza’s turbulent take-off finally comes to an end with the budget carriers being permanently grounded.
Posted inAgriculture
Farmers reminded to check wage changes
Farmers are being reminded to check their employee pay and superannuation rates with changes on the way from Monday, July 1.
Posted inAgriculture, Bendemeer, Energy
Farmers dig in on renewables as transition accelerates
Farmers are playing their part in the transition to renewable energy with little to no impact on their agricultural production
Posted inArmidale, Business
Monday’s minimum wage increase cuts both ways
Minimum wage goes up by 3.75% on Monday, but what is welcomed by workers is another increasing cost on small business.
Posted inAgriculture, Grants and funding, Inverell, National News
Ag businesses try innovative approaches to reducing emissions
Producers of pet food, barramundi and wine will receive federal funding to study ways to save power and cut pollution.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Key survey shows the shoots of optimism in Australian beef industry
Australian beef producers have indicated growing optimism in the Australian beef industry according to the latest survey.
Posted inAgriculture
Fiona Simson elected to world farming body
New England local and former NFF President Fiona Simson has been elected as Vice President of the World Farmer’s Organisation.