New England local and former NFF President Fiona Simson has been elected as Vice President of the World Farmer’s Organisation.
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Posted inBusiness, Inverell
‘Come back, Akubra’ says long-time supplier and Inverell family business
Local Inverell business, Bakers Barn, were recently told they can no longer sell the Akubra hats they have stocked for over 35 years.
Posted inAgriculture
Locals treated to workshops on sustainable farming
Local landholders have been educated on sustainable farming and the potential benefits it can have on productivity, profits and emissions.
Posted inBusiness, Recreation
Tamworth Tow World bringing back brand new caravans
Tow World in Tamworth is under fresh management and one of the new owners’ first initiatives is to start selling brand new caravans again.
Posted inArmidale, Business, What's on
Skeptics in the Pub forced to find a new venue as the Wicklow prepares to close
The bush telegraph was running hot this afternoon that the famous Wicklow Hotel in Armidale may be closing its doors, after Skeptics in the Pub had to suddenly move to the Railway.
Posted inAgriculture, Awareness Events
Raising awareness for drought resilience projects
Today is the United Nations’ World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, an important day to raise awareness of Australia’s ongoing efforts to prepare communities for the next drought.
Posted inBusiness, Moree
Moree Maccas is back, with a shiny new shopfront and an even bigger drive to support the community
Thanks to a $3.6 million refurbishment and renovation, the takeaway giant, which has been a part of the Moree landscape since 1994, has a brand-new lease on life.
Posted inAgriculture, News
New government loans available for food and beverage manufacturers
Locally based food and beverage manufacturing businesses get a boost with a new pilot program being launched.
Posted inAgriculture, Science and Research
Cotton growers unpick ways to improve soil health
A research project is trying to unpick ways for cotton growers to improve their environmental credentials by boosting soil health on their farms.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment
African Boxthorn control needed this season
African boxthorn is a very thorny bush that can restrict the movement of humans and most animals, and land holders are being urged to be on the lookout and control it early.