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Fiona Simson

Posted inAgriculture, Environment, Expos, conferences and meetings

Farmers, First Nations and Landcare advocates join together

blankby Donna WatsonSeptember 30, 2025October 2, 2025

Farmers, producers, graziers, Landcare leaders, First Nations people and academics gathered on the Gold Coast to explore how best to protect and restore Australia’s natural assets, landscapes and biodiversity for the future.

Posted inAgriculture, Liverpool Plains Shire

Women to lead the way in agriculture

blankby Tom PleveyMay 25, 2025May 27, 2025

The National Farmers Federation has announced the twelve women who’ll be joining the 2025 Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program.

Posted inArmidale, Tamworth

NRMA launches grassroots safety campaign

blankby New England Times News DeskMay 5, 2025May 2, 2025

New data from the NRMA has revealed that wheel and tyre damage for drivers across the New England continues to be a concern with more than 800 calls for help in the first quarter of 2025.

Posted inAgriculture

Fiona Simson elected to world farming body

blankby New England Times News DeskJune 21, 2024

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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