A controversial proposal from an anti-farming environmental group risks handing control of private land to government under the guise of conservation.
NSW Farmers
Posted inAgriculture, Consultations and feedback, Politics, Water
Water tensions spike as Basin review seeks community views
Northern Basin irrigators will be banned from floodplain capturing under new Menindee Lakes rules, as the once-a-decade Murray–Darling Basin Plan review begins.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Farmers reject “dumpster fire” plans
NSW Farmers says a proposal to send Sydney’s waste to rural and regional communities should be rejected.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News, Technology
Patchy mobile services an ongoing concern
Fed up farmers and families facing poor regional, rural and remote mobile services are being encouraged to keep complaining.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Moree, Narrabri
NSW Farmers takes “weird” move on Narrabri gas project
In what has been described as a ‘weird’ and ‘dumb’ move by some former NSW Farmers Board members, President Xavier Martin is backing a resolution seeking support from Members to invest $1m in a court case against the Narrabri Gas Project.
Posted inExplainer, Mining and Resources, Narrabri
Narrabri Gas Project nears final green light
It’s been over a decade in the making, but after years of jumping legal, environmental and government hurdles, the Narrabri Gas Project is close to a final decision.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Tax shock for farm trailblazers
Farmers with cellar doors and fruit stands should beware of huge new bills being slapped on them by the state government, NSW Farmers says.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Golden rules reminder for summer spraying
Farmers spraying weeds this summer are reminded of the golden rules to prevent drift and avoid damage to neighbouring properties.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News, Roads and Infrastructure
Drive safe this new year
NSW Farmers is urging people heading into country areas to take extra care on rural roads this new year.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Support Aussie farmers this festive season
The state’s peak farming body is asking shoppers to check the label and choose Australian-grown food where they can this Christmas.