Leaders from the nation’s state farming organisations have agreed to work together on sweeping reforms to sheep and goat traceability.
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Posted inArmidale, Business
Local jewellery returns to Armidale’s shopping options with the opening of Regarde Jewellers
Jewellers Jermaine Peters and partner Richard have this weekend opened the doors to their new venture with great support from family and friends.
Posted inTourism
Steam trains return to the New England
Transport Heritage NSW, operators of the state’s rail heritage fleet, is returning steam to the New England region from 11 to 20 August 2023.
Posted inBusiness, Tamworth
Community rallies for Tamworth freight job losses
Tamworth has been quick to offer work for 20 people who lost their job after Australia Post ended its contract with local company General Freight Express.
Posted inAgriculture, What's on
Moree’s Kate Lumber takes place among Australia’s top young achievers in the cotton industry
Moree Agronomist Kate Lumber is up against the nation’s best young achievers in her field, named a finalist for the Young Cotton Achiever of the Year award.
Posted inAgriculture, Science and Research
Food waste as feed saves more than chicken feed
Using food waste to create commercial chicken feed would save the Australian poultry industry an estimated $500 million a year
Posted inAgriculture
Sheepmeat producers have mixed feelings about the future
The latest survey of sheepmeat producers shows they’re mixed about the future, with around a third saying they intend to grow their operation, a third intending to decrease, and a third staying the same.
Posted inAgriculture, Quirindi, Training and courses
GrainGrowers first aid course in Quirindi
GrainGrowers is running a two-day on-farm first aid course in Quirindi from 24-25 July.
Posted inAgriculture
NSW Farmers wants ear tags capped at $1
NSW Farmers says mandatory electronic identification tags for sheep should cost no more than $1 per tag
Posted inBusiness, Tenterfield
Tenterfield Business Awards back after three year hiatus
For the first time since 2019, the Tenterfield Business Awards are back for 2023, planned for September 16.