Popular weed killer Roundup does not cause cancer, an Australian Federal Court judge has found in a landmark judgment.
Business
Posted inAgriculture, National News
Woolies denies sending spy after farmers oust employee
Woolworths says it was a misunderstanding after and employee was removed from NSW Farmers conference, accused of spying on producers.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Local politics
“Make the buggers pay”: NSW Farmers debates forcing renewable projects to fund local councils
NSW Farmers have voted to have renewable energy projects forced to entirely – and exclusively – fund local councils.
Posted inAgriculture
New Englanders re-elected at NSW Farmers conference
New England farmers continue their dominance in the leadership of NSW Farmers following board elections on the first day of the Annual General Conference.
Posted inArmidale, Business, Housing
Armidale’s Uniplan ready for the challenge of fixing housing crisis
Local modular home manufacturer Uniplan is ready to work with governments and partners on addressing the housing crisis, but says we need less talk and more action.
Posted inAgriculture, General News, What's on
NSW Farmers conference starts today
Farmers from all corners of the state will meet in Sydney this week to discuss critical issues such as the energy transition and feeding the future.
Posted inBusiness
Business as usual for New England commercial radio stations after owner’s passing
New England’s commercial radio stations are operating as usual following the passing of the owner of the 42-station Super Radio Network on Friday.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Federal Politics
Labor ag ministers raise ‘serious’ concern over nuclear plans
The nation’s agriculture ministers say there is too much uncertainty about how the federal opposition’s nuclear reactor proposal would affect food production.
Posted inAgriculture, Awareness Events, General News
Farm kids get their hands dirty, but safety comes first
The balance of showing kids the beauty of farm life while keeping them safe is the focus of Farm Safety Week, as 12 per cent of injuries involve children.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment, NSW Politics
New nature strategy calls for overhaul of laws, LLS, and concerns farmers
NSW Farmers have warned the new NSW Nature Strategy announced today must not be used to restrict food and fibre production.