Moree farmer Oscar Pearse says conditions on his family’s cropping country are looking “pretty good” this season, but he’s heading to the NFF Leadership Summit to talk about the uncertainties facing farmers.
Oscar Pearse
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Local News, NSW News, Walcha
Getting to a tipping point: NSW Farmers renewables debate not as clear cut as the vote
New England farmers packed the floor at NSW Farmers’ conference this week, but the fight wasn’t over wind and solar. It was over who pays, who decides, and where the transmission lines actually go.
Posted inAgriculture, Moree, NSW News
AI and ag tech takes centre stage at NSW Farmers conference
Farm data is an $800 million industry and rising, but the AI data centres crunching it want the same water our communities are short of. The latest new development to divide the ag world is set to dominate this week’s NSW Farmers Conference.
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 inAgriculture, Energy, Local News
All headline, no policy: Nationals Net Zero alternative raises questions
Locals warn the Nationals move to drop Net Zero risks higher power bills and more pressure on productive farmland.
Posted inAgriculture, Education
Boost for next gen farmers as call goes out for next gen farming leaders
NSW Farmers is encouraging young people to upskill in agriculture as it prepares for a leadership changeover at their forthcoming conference.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment, NSW Politics
New nature strategy calls for overhaul of laws, LLS, and concerns farmers
NSW Farmers have warned the new NSW Nature Strategy announced today must not be used to restrict food and fibre production.
Posted inAgriculture
Moree farmer to ‘fire things up’ in NSW Farmers board position
Moree-based farmer Oscar Pearse plans to use his new position as NSW Farmers Board Member to pursue a better deal for farmers in the carbon farming market.