Farmer confidence across the New England North West has plunged to its lowest level in recent memory, with drought and surging input costs hitting producers harder than anywhere else in New South Wales, new survey data shows.
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Posted inAgriculture, Education, National News
Five days left to enter George the Farmer book competition
Schools and early learning centres have just five days to enter a competition to win a collection of George the Farmer storybooks, as Rabobank and the agricultural education brand mark […]
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
From paddock to petrol: canola could help fuel Australia’s future
The New England’s rolling fields of bright yellow canola have long drawn tourists each spring, but the crop could soon attract attention for a different reason — helping address Australia’s fuel challenges.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Training and courses
Farm financial skills workshop to boost resilience
New England-based primary producers have the opportunity to expand their knowledge, free of charge, at a practical workshop designed to help provide financial skills key to managing a farming business.
Posted inAgriculture, Training and courses
Farm succession events to help prepare for transition
Practical Business Transition and Succession Planning information sessions will be held in Glen Innes and Tamworth in mid-July.
Posted inAgriculture, Inverell, Tamworth, Training and courses, Wee Waa
Wee Waa, Inverell and Tamworth to host Rabobank farm financial skills workshops
Practical Financial Skills Workshops – providing farmers with an opportunity to both upskill and network – will be held in Wee Waa, Inverell and Tamworth in mid September.