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Posted inAgriculture, Croppa Creek, North Star

Local farmers warn of cactus crisis and call for NSW Government action

blankby Lia EdwardsFebruary 18, 2025

Farmers have warned the march of a destructive cactus through NSW could be only the beginning of the state’s weed woes unless ongoing funding for weed control is secured. Harrisia […]

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Spike in feral pig numbers across the New England

blankby New England Times News DeskMarch 22, 2023

Farmers say an explosion in feral pig numbers on public lands across the region has resulted in massive damage to properties and livestock.

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