NSW Farmers has welcomed a boost in funding to provide discounted eID tags to sheep and goat farmers across the state.
Business
Posted inAwards, Business
Business brilliance on show across New England
Business excellence is lighting up the New England region as towns prepare for local award galas celebrating innovation, leadership, and community impact across a range of industries.
Posted inAgriculture, National News, Science and Research
Quad bike deaths are dropping, but experts say more action required
There has been a small reduction in quad bike deaths at work in Australia since new safety standards were introduced five years ago, but public health experts say more needs to be done to keep Australians safe at work and on farms.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Science and Research
Australia pioneers world-first FMD vaccine
A world-first biodegradable vaccine to protect livestock from foot and mouth disease (FMD) has been developed through a $20 million, five-year research partnership between Meat & Livestock Australia, Tiba Biotech, and the NSW Government.
Posted inAwareness Events, Health, Workers and Unions
Tradie health more vital than ever amid shortages
Chronic pain is sidelining Aussie tradies, worsening workforce shortages. APA urges early physio care this Tradies National Health Month to keep our essential workers healthy and on the job.
Posted inAgriculture, Glen Innes, Guyra, Training and courses, Walcha
Staying in Sheep – free workshops for sheep producers this August
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.
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.