Farmers have celebrated news virtual fencing has been legalised for cattle in NSW. Read more here.
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Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Fresh call for eID funding
NSW Farmers has warned it will review its support for mandated traceability reforms unless continued funding for the transition is delivered, alongside eID tag-free pathways.
Posted inAgriculture, Mining and Resources, Narrabri
NSW Farmers launch legal fight against Narrabri Gas Project on fears of water contamination
NSW Farmers new acting CEO has escalated the campaign against the Narrabri Gas Project, engaging senior legal counsel and claiming the project involves fracking.
Posted inMoree, Mullaley, Phones and internet, Uralla
Regional Telecommunications Roadshow hits the road this December
Residents across the New England North West will have a rare chance to speak directly with Australia’s leading telecommunications providers when the Regional Telecommunications Roadshow arrives in Uralla, Loomberah, Mullaley and Moree on 9–10 December.
Posted inAwareness Events, Local News
Stand with the Land this National Ag Day
New England locals have been encouraged to get involved, celebrate and help raise awareness about where our food and other products come from, as part of this year’s National Agriculture Day celebrations.
Posted inEmergency management, Local News, Roads and Infrastructure
Push for better roads to curb regional road toll
Investing in improved regional roads, not slowing down heavy vehicles. is the key to reducing the rising regional road toll, NSW Farmers has told a state parliamentary inquiry.
Posted inEnergy, Regional Development, Walcha
Clean Energy Council fails to consult with farmer groups on decommissioning model
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has unveiled a national model for decommissioning large scale renewable energy projects, but it appears the industry body did not consult any farmer groups while developing the proposal it says is designed to “protect farmers”.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Mining and Resources, Narrabri, NSW Politics
Minns considers compulsory land acquisition to progress Narrabri Gas Project
NSW Premier Chris Minns has said his government will consider compulsory land acquisition to push forward the Narrabri Gas Project, drawing strong condemnation from NSW Farmers.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Local profiles
Respected farming leader Michael Tooth leaves groundbreaking legacy
One of the founding fathers of NSW Farmers, Michael Tooth of Armidale, has passed away.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Drive safe this harvest season
NSW Farmers is urging motorists to take care around agricultural vehicles as the state prepares for this year’s grain and hay harvest.