Farmer hopes for water security have been buoyed by new changes to water sharing plans for NSW rivers, including the Gwydir and Namoi-Peel.
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Posted inAgriculture, Money
RBA rate cut welcome but farmers still battling
The RBA’s first rate cut since late 2020 will provide some relief to Aussie farmers, but it won’t do much to ease the difficulties facing the industry.
Posted inAgriculture, Croppa Creek, North Star
Local farmers warn of cactus crisis and call for NSW Government action
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 […]
Posted inAnimals, Local News
Farmers welcome plans to attract more vets to regional NSW
The state’s peak farm body has welcomed a new government initiative to address acute shortages of vets across rural NSW.
Posted inAgriculture, Fire, Local News
New England farmers urged to trial fire vehicles
Farmers are urged to take part in a trial of Farm Fire Units in NSW as unprecedented bushfires continue to burn in the United States.
Posted inAgriculture, Emergency management
Trial underway for farm fire fighting vehicles
Farmers are encouraged to nominate their vehicles to take part in a fresh trial now underway to help first responders fight bushfires.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Environment, Investigation
REZ dialogue critical to success
Consultation is king when it comes to dealing with rural communities. The evolution of the New England region into becoming the state’s biggest renewable energy zone (REZ) is a testament to that.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Investigation
Renewable bonanza for NSW farmers and rural communities
Landholders in NSW are set to reap the biggest economic benefit from the renewable energy shift according to a new report
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
State’s pest problem explodes
Funding to fight off biosecurity threats must be a top priority as the true cost of the state’s growing pests and weeds problem is exposed.
Posted inAgriculture, Federal Politics
PM ignored farmer rally
Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton claims Prime Minster Anthony Albanese refused to attend the National Farmer Rally outside Parliament House earlier this week