Bats may be a noisy and messy bunch with few admirers, but they could be an eco-friendly substitute for pesticides.
Business
Posted inAgriculture
Survey to help set new goals for Beef Sustainability Framework
A survey has been launched to inform the next evolution of the world-leading Australian Beef Sustainability Framework.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment
New additive may evaporate livestock methane
The threat of climate change is positively impacts our ability to solve problems creatively, especially in New England’s livestock industry.
Posted inBusiness
Moree small business fund pilot launched
Moree Plains Shire Council has launched a new Small Business Fund Pilot Program to help support and stimulate eligible small businesses.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment, NSW Votes 2023
Farmers call for bipartisan action on climate
NSW Farmers are asking both major parties to commit to practical solutions – not empty promises – in tackling climate change.
Posted inAgriculture, North Star, Tamworth
Spike in feral pig numbers across the New England
Farmers say an explosion in feral pig numbers on public lands across the region has resulted in massive damage to properties and livestock.
Posted inBusiness
Directory competition winner split
We got lots of great entries to our recent New England Times Community Directory competition – so much so that we had to split the prize between two great local businesses.
Posted inAgriculture
New eNVD app for livestock consigments that works without internet
A new app for eNVD is allowing livestock producers to do their consignment paperwork digitally, even when they don’t have internet.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment, NSW Votes 2023
Climate 200 uses Liverpool Plains farmers to win city votes
Why are Climate 200 running videos featuring Liverpool Plains farmers when there are no teal candidates to vote for here?
Posted inAgriculture
$6m to reduce livestock methane
The Albanese Government is funding three research projects to help Australian farmers reduce methane emissions from livestock.